noun🔗SharePatrón, protectorA patron; a protector."The wealthy businessman acted as the padrone, donating generously to the local school to ensure its future. "El rico hombre de negocios actuó como patrón, donando generosamente a la escuela local para asegurar su futuro.personjobbusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl capitán, el patrónThe master of a small coaster in the Mediterranean."The padrone steered his small coaster into the bustling port, expertly navigating between the larger ships. "El patrón dirigió su pequeño cabotero hacia el bullicioso puerto, navegando expertamente entre los barcos más grandes.nauticaljobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePatrónA man who imports, and controls the earnings of, Italian labourers, street musicians, child beggars, etc."The police arrested the padrone for exploiting the young boys he brought over from Italy to work as street performers. "La policía arrestó al patrón por explotar a los jóvenes que trajo de Italia para trabajar como artistas callejeros.personjobbusinesseconomysocietyhistoryinhumanworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
