noun🔗SharePatrocinio, apoyoThe act of providing approval and support; backing; championship."His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives."Su vigoroso patrocinio de los conservadores le causó problemas con los progresistas.businesseconomyfinancesocietypoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClientelaCustomers collectively; clientele; business."The restaurant had an upper-class patronage."El restaurante tenía una clientela de clase alta.businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCondescendencia, desdénA communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain."Her comments, dripping with patronage, made him feel as though she thought he was incapable of understanding the situation. "Sus comentarios, llenos de condescendencia, le hicieron sentir como si ella pensara que era incapaz de entender la situación.attitudecommunicationcharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConceder favores, dar contratos o hacer nombramientos a cargos a cambio de apoyo políticoGranting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support."The mayor's patronage system rewarded supporters with jobs on the city council. "El sistema de patrocinio del alcalde recompensó a los partidarios con empleos en el ayuntamiento.politicsgovernmentjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProtección, tutelaGuardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care."Our school invoked the patronage of Saint Nicholas, hoping for his protection and guidance throughout the year. "Nuestra escuela invocó la protección de San Nicolás, esperando su protección y guía durante todo el año.culturereligionsocietytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePatrocinio, clientelismoThe right of nomination to political office."The mayor's patronage allowed him to appoint his former campaign manager as the city's new Parks Director. "El patrocinio del alcalde le permitió nombrar a su antiguo jefe de campaña como nuevo director de parques de la ciudad.politicsgovernmentstaterightjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDerecho de presentación eclesiástica, patronatoThe right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson."The college president held the patronage for the new dean position, meaning they had the right to choose the next dean. "El presidente de la universidad tenía el derecho de presentación para el nuevo puesto de decano, lo que significaba que tenía el derecho de elegir al próximo decano.religionrightgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePatrocinar, apoyarTo support by being a patron of."The local bakery owner patronages the school's art club by donating pastries for their bake sales. "El dueño de la panadería local patrocina el club de arte de la escuela donando pasteles para sus ventas de repostería.cultureartbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer cliente habitual deTo be a regular customer or client of; to patronize"My grandmother patronizes the local bakery every Saturday morning. "Mi abuela es clienta habitual de la panadería local todos los sábados por la mañana.businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
