verb🔗SharePatrocinar, defender, apoyarTo act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support."The wealthy art collector patronises young, emerging artists by buying their paintings and showcasing them in his gallery. "El rico coleccionista de arte patrocina a jóvenes artistas emergentes comprando sus pinturas y exhibiéndolas en su galería.attitudeactionsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrecuentar, ser cliente deTo make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.""My grandfather often patronises the local bakery because he loves their sourdough bread." "Mi abuelo frecuenta la panadería local a menudo porque le encanta su pan de masa madre.businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTratar con superioridad, condescenderTo assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.""My manager patronises me by always explaining basic tasks as if I'm a child, even though I've been working here for years." "Mi jefe me trata con superioridad al explicarme siempre las tareas básicas como si fuera un niño, a pesar de que llevo años trabajando aquí.attitudecharacterhumancommunicationlanguagesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReprender, culparTo blame, to reproach."The manager often patronises his team, blaming them for every small mistake. "El gerente a menudo reprende a su equipo, culpándolos por cada pequeño error.attitudecharacteremotionlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
