proper noun

Papá Noel

/paˌpa noˈel/

proper noun/paˌpa noˈel/

Papá Noel is masculine in Spanish.

Father Christmas, Santa Claus

Synonyms: Santa Claus, Viejito Pascuero, Colacho, San Nicolás

Partial calque of French Père Noël. Compare Portuguese Papai Noel.