This is the 11550th most frequent Portuguese word.
papais
"Papais" means "daddies" or "parents" (informal) in English.
Here, 'papais' is used in its plural form to refer to the parents collectively, emphasizing both mother and father.
Os papais estavam muito felizes no sábado.
The parents were very happy on Saturday.
'Papais' in this context refers collectively to the fathers or parents waiting, emphasizing the adults taking care of their children.
Eu vi os papais esperando na entrada da escola.
I saw the parents waiting at the school entrance.
In this sentence, 'papais' is used as an affectionate term for one's own parents, adding a sense of closeness.