el
masculine
/paˈtɾon/
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Translation
boss, employer
Word origin
From Latin patronus ('protector, master'), from pater ('father'). The same root gives English 'patron' and 'pattern'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- patronus
- English cognates
- patron, pattern
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpatrones
Examples
sueldo .
The boss paid us our wages at the end of the month.
.
Talk to the boss if you want more hours.
costurera .
The seamstress follows a pattern to cut the fabric.
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The skipper of the boat knows the sea very well.
respetan .
Everyone respects the owner of the factory.
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