el
masculine
/paˈðɾino/
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Translation
godfather, best man
Word origin
From Late Latin patrinus, from Latin pater ('father'). Related to English 'paternal' and 'patron'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- patrinus
- English cognates
- paternal, patron
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpadrinos
Examples
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My godfather gave me a watch for my birthday.
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At the wedding, my brother was the best man.
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The godparents arrived early at the church.
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Who will be the child's godfather?
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His godfather always treats him like a son.
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