Spanish Conversation · Level 187
15 words
Spanish word
patrocinador
Pronunciation
IPA/patɾoθinaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsponsor
Example
¿Quién es el patrocinador del equipo?
Who is the team's sponsor?
More examples
La empresa actúa como patrocinador oficial del torneo.
The company acts as the official sponsor of the tournament.
Core concept
Person handing a check to an artist.
Common phrases
patrocinador oficial
official sponsor
patrocinador principal
main sponsor
buscar patrocinador
look for a sponsor
Similar words
auspiciante: Organization or individual sponsoring an event by lending its name or funds so it can take place.
mecenas: Person who supports artists or cultural groups financially so they can sustain their creative work.
patrocinante: Company or individual giving money specifically in return for advertising space or brand exposure.
Definition in Spanish
Persona o entidad que aporta dinero u otros recursos para respaldar y promocionar la actividad de un proyecto, evento, equipo o artista.
Word origin
Derived from Latin patronus 'protector' through medieval Latin patrocinium and the verb patrocinar, with -ador forming an agent meaning one who sponsors.
Usage tips
- Patrocinador covers both organizations and individuals who fund activities, while mecenas is the more usual word for a private patron of the arts.
Other meanings
- backernoun
- fundernoun
- patronnoun
Opposites
- beneficiariobeneficiarynoun
- receptorrecipientnoun
Related words
- patrocinarsponsorverb
- patrociniosponsorshipnoun
- patrocinadosponsoredadjective