noun🔗SharePadrinoA man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child."My friend's godfather promised to help him with his schoolwork. "El padrino de mi amigo prometió ayudarlo con sus tareas escolares.religionfamilytraditioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoste de apoyo, puntalA small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post."The farmer used a small godfather to support the broken fence post near the vegetable garden. "El granjero usó un pequeño poste de apoyo para sostener el poste de la cerca roto cerca del huerto.propertyarchitecturebuildingagriculturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePadrino, jefe de la mafiaA mafia leader."The godfather of the local crime family was known for his ruthlessness. "El padrino de la familia criminal local era conocido por su crueldad.personorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApadrinarTo act as godfather or guardian to."My uncle godfathered my cousin throughout her high school years, helping her with schoolwork and extracurricular activities. "Mi tío apadrinó a mi prima durante todos sus años de secundaria, ayudándola con sus tareas escolares y actividades extracurriculares.familyreligionritualcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading