patrono
masc./fem.noun
1. patron saint, patron
saint who protects a person, city, or institution
Common combinations
- patrono de la ciudad — patron saint of the city
- fiesta del patrono — feast of the patron saint
- San José es el patrono de la ciudad.Saint Joseph is the patron saint of the city.
- La iglesia celebra la fiesta de su patrono.The church celebrates the feast of its patron saint.
- Santa María es la patrona del pueblo.Saint Mary is the patron saint of the town.
2. employer
person who employs workers
Common combinations
- derechos del patrono — employer's rights
- obligaciones del patrono — employer's obligations
- El patrono debe pagar el salario a tiempo.The employer must pay the salary on time.
- Los trabajadores hablaron con su patrono.The workers spoke with their employer.
- El patrono firmó el contrato.The employer signed the contract.
3. patron, benefactor, sponsor
person who protects or supports an activity or institution
Common combinations
- patrono de las artes — patron of the arts
- patrono de una fundación — patron of a foundation
- El patrono ayudó a construir el hospital.The benefactor helped build the hospital.
- Fue patrono de varios artistas jóvenes.He was a patron of several young artists.
- La fundación busca un patrono para el proyecto.The foundation is looking for a sponsor for the project.
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