noun🔗SharePatrono, protectorOne who protects or supports; a defender or advocate."The local library's generous patrons regularly donate books and funds to support the school's reading program. "Los generosos patronos de la biblioteca local donan regularmente libros y fondos para apoyar el programa de lectura de la escuela.personbusinesssocietyorganizationfinancelawcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePatrocinador, mecenasAn influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble."The wealthy businessman was a patron of the local art school, donating generously to its program. "El rico hombre de negocios era un mecenas de la escuela de arte local, donando generosamente a su programa.artroyalpersonhistoryculturefinancebusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCliente, parroquianoA customer, as of a certain store or restaurant."This car park is for patrons only."Este aparcamiento es solo para clientes.businesspersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePatrono, protector(Roman law) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights."After freeing his slave, Marcus remained the patron, retaining some authority over the former slave's life. "Después de liberar a su esclavo, Marco siguió siendo el patrono, conservando cierta autoridad sobre la vida del antiguo esclavo.historylawsocietyfamilypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePatrono, mecenasOne who has gift and disposition of a benefice."The new teacher was a generous patron of the school's art program, donating supplies and time. "El nuevo maestro era un generoso mecenas del programa de arte de la escuela, donando materiales y tiempo.religionjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePatrón, mecenasA padrone."The new student was hesitant to approach the patron of the tutoring center, a stern-faced woman who ran the program. "El nuevo estudiante dudaba en acercarse al patrón del centro de tutoría, una mujer de rostro severo que dirigía el programa.personjobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePropietario, dueñoA property owner, a landlord, a master. (Compare patroon.)"The new patron of the apartment building is making improvements to the common areas. "El nuevo dueño del edificio de apartamentos está haciendo mejoras en las áreas comunes.propertypersonbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePatrocinar, favorecerTo be a patron of; to patronize; to favour."The school librarian patronized the local bookstore, frequently buying books for the children's section. "La bibliotecaria de la escuela patrocinaba la librería local, comprando con frecuencia libros para la sección infantil.businessfinanceeconomysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTratar como cliente habitualTo treat as a patron."The teacher patronized the struggling student, patiently explaining the difficult concept step-by-step. "El profesor trató al estudiante con dificultades como cliente habitual, explicándole pacientemente el concepto difícil paso a paso.businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading