This is the 11587th most frequent Portuguese word.
paterno
"Paterno" means "paternal" or "related to the father."
In this sentence, 'paterno' is used as an adjective describing the kind of love that a father provides.
O amor paterno é essencial para o desenvolvimento emocional das crianças.
Paternal love is essential for children's emotional development.
Here, 'paterna' (the feminine form of 'paterno') is employed as an adjective to specify the origin of an inheritance, indicating it comes from the father.
Recebi uma herança paterna ao completar 18 anos.
I received a paternal inheritance upon turning 18.
The term 'paternos' serves as an adjective describing values associated with a father, highlighting their paternal nature.