Spanish Conversation · Level 165
30 words
Spanish word
patrono
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈtɾono/
Meaning
- masculine nounpatron
Example
Mi patrono pagó la exposición de mis pinturas.
My patron paid for the exhibition of my paintings.
More examples
Mi patrono me presentó a un coleccionista.
My patron introduced me to a collector.
Core concept
Formal protector who provides influence, funding, or official backing to an organization or individual.
Common phrases
tener un patrono
have a patron
buscar un patrono
seek a patron
Similar words
patrón: Hires and manages employees, overseeing workplace duties and company operations.
patrocinador: Funds or sponsors events, campaigns, or projects with financial or material support.
mecenas: Provides monetary backing to artists or cultural creators to support their work.
Definition in Spanish
Indica a una persona que protege o ampara a otros, a menudo ofreciendo apoyo económico o influencia social.
Word origin
Patrono comes from Latin patronus 'protector, guardian' and in Spanish denotes someone who grants social influence, funding, or formal backing.
Usage tips
- Patrono appears mainly in formal or institutional settings such as churches, charities, and cultural foundations, so it sounds high-register in casual speech.
Other meanings
- backernoun
- supporternoun
- sponsornoun
Opposites
- adversarioadversarynoun
Related words
- patronizarsponsorverb
- patronazgopatronagenoun