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godparent

/ˈɡɒdpɛːrənt/ /ˈɡɑːdpɛːrənt/

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noun

Padrino, madrina

The person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism

Examples :

"My godparent, Mrs. Rodriguez, was a wonderful influence in my childhood. "

Mi madrina, la Sra. Rodríguez, fue una influencia maravillosa en mi infancia.

religion family ritual

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noun

Padrino, madrina

A godfather or godmother

Examples :

"My sister's godparent is a retired teacher from her school. "

El padrino de mi hermana es un profesor jubilado de su escuela.

religion family culture

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noun

Padrino, madrina

One who cares for a child if untimely demise is met by the parents

Examples :

"Maria and David chose Lisa, a responsible and loving family friend, to be their child's godparent so that she could care for him if something ever happened to them. "

María y David eligieron a Lisa, una amiga de la familia responsable y cariñosa, para ser la madrina de su hijo, para que pudiera cuidarlo si algo les sucediera.

family religion culture person