paternal

/pətˈɜːnə‍l/

/pəˈtɝnəɫ/

paternal

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

antónimos : maternal

parental

referring to qualities, characteristics, or actions associated with a male parent in general

sinónimos : maternal

antónimos : filial

paterno

relating to or inherited from one's father or the father's side of the family

Ejemplos

1. - Yeah, maybe the aliens have paternal issues.

2. You have paternal instincts.

3. Sunfish males, surprisingly, are quite paternal in their taking care of their eventual offspring.

4. Your paternal grandfather has two generations of paternity uncertainty.