patrono

patron

noun pah-TROH-noh Rare

Origin: From Latin patronus (protector), from pater (father).

Also means

employer

Usage Note

Patrono carries two distinct senses: a patron saint (patrono de la ciudad) and an employer or boss (in labour law, contrasted with trabajador). The feminine is patrona. Do not confuse with patrón (which also means 'boss' but additionally covers a boat captain, a pattern, or the gold standard in economics).

Examples

"San Isidro es el patrono de los agricultores."

Natural Translation

Saint Isidore is the patron of farmers.

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