![]() Its lyrics specifically encouraged listeners to “dance for your papi” (i.e., your man).Īnother popular proponent of the term was Major League Baseball player David Ortiz, who was born in the Dominican Republic. The term papi was probably popularized among English speakers when Latina artist Jennifer Lopez, of Puerto Rican descent, released the song “Papi” in 2011. The English “baby,” used as a term of endearment for spouses and children alike, is similar. ![]() ![]() Papi is a colloquial term for “daddy” in Spanish, but in many Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in the Caribbean, it is often used as a general term of affection for any man, whether it’s a relative, friend, or lover.
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