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patronato

board of trustees

noun pah-troh-NAH-toh Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: Latin patronatus (protection)

Also means

foundation

Usage Note

Patronato refers to a governing board or trust that oversees a charitable, cultural, or public institution — similar to a 'board of trustees' or 'foundation'. It is also used historically for systems of colonial or church patronage. Do not confuse with patrón ('patron/boss') or patronal ('employers' association').

Examples

"El patronato aprobó el nuevo presupuesto."

Natural Translation

The board of trustees approved the new budget.

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