English–Spanish
“godfather” in Spanish
How to say “godfather” in Spanish
“Godfather” in Spanish is padrino.
Man standing beside a child at a baptism.
Example sentences with padrino
Como padrino de bautizo, firmé el certificado.
As the baptismal godfather, I signed the certificate.
Tips for using padrino
- In everyday use 'tener padrino' often means having a powerful backer, so padrino can refer to a sponsor or patron as well as the ceremonial godfather.