Isn't that the word for the parent?
2006-12-19 13:08:18 · 8 answers · asked by daisy 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"Papi" is just one of the terms of affection that I use for my 1 year old son, along with "baby" and such...
...to answer your question, I use it the same way you'd call a 2 year old "big guy", or the fat guy they call "slim". I find it cute because it's contrary.
Plus, it helps him to hear it so it will become embedded in his vocabulary sooner, so he can use it appropiately to name me.
2006-12-19 13:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by Xceed One 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It goes beyond that I call my little chiuahua dog mami.
2006-12-19 14:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by n2tapas 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mami = mom
papi = daddy
2006-12-19 21:12:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not just mexican, all latinamericans, mami is a cute word and just that!
2006-12-19 13:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by oposites2 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is weird. Never heard them call their kids that.
2006-12-19 13:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. Its weird Ive never heard it before, they always call them "mija" or "mijo". It makes me laugh
2006-12-19 13:10:01 · answer #6 · answered by R B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's actually hija for daughter or hijo for son.
2006-12-19 13:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by Princessgrl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
and what is wrong with that? i call my parents mama and papa
2006-12-19 13:10:51 · answer #8 · answered by narcissa 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋