This is the 535th most frequent Italian word.
papà
"Papà" means "dad" or "daddy" in English.
Here, 'papà' is used to refer to Marco's father, showing its usage as the affectionate term for 'father' in Italian.
Il papà di Marco è molto bravo a cucinare.
Marco's dad is very good at cooking.
In this sentence, 'papà' is used directly as a term of address when speaking to one's father.
Papà, mi accompagni a scuola domani?
Dad, can you take me to school tomorrow?
Here, 'mio papà' refers to the speaker's own father, emphasizing possession and familiarity.