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patronize

/ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹənaɪz/

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verb

Patrocinar, apoyar

To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

Examples :

"The local business owner asked the community to patronize his new restaurant so it could stay open. "

El dueño del negocio local pidió a la comunidad que patrocinara su nuevo restaurante para que pudiera permanecer abierto.

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verb

Ser cliente de, frecuentar

To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

Examples :

"My grandmother patronizes the local bakery every Saturday morning. "

Mi abuela es clienta de la panadería local todos los sábados por la mañana.

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verb

Tratar con condescendencia, menospreciar

To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

Examples :

"The teacher patronized the student, speaking slowly and using simple words, even though the student was perfectly capable of understanding more complex explanations. "

El profesor trató al estudiante con condescendencia, hablando lentamente y usando palabras simples, a pesar de que el estudiante era perfectamente capaz de entender explicaciones más complejas.

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verb

Reprender, culpar

To blame, to reproach.

Examples :

"My mother patronized me for forgetting my sister's birthday. "

Mi madre me reprendió por olvidar el cumpleaños de mi hermana.

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