This is the 2087th most frequent Catalan word.
papa
The Catalan word "papa" means "pope" or "dad" in English, depending on context.
In this context, 'papa' refers to 'dad,' a colloquial term for 'father' in Catalan, indicating a familial relationship.
El papa vindrà a sopar amb nosaltres aquesta nit.
The dad will come to dine with us tonight.
Here, 'Papa' (often capitalized) refers to 'the Pope,' the leader of the Catholic Church, representing a religious figure.
El Papa va dirigir un discurs molt emotiu durant la cerimònia.
The Pope delivered a very moving speech during the ceremony.
In this sentence, 'papa' refers to a stuffed doll or toy often in a context of children's belongings, showing an alternative, playful meaning of the word.