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patrón

pattern

noun pah-TROHN Less Common
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Origin: From Latin patronus (protector, patron).

Also means

boss

Usage Note

Patrón is a false friend for English speakers: while 'patron' is a supporter or customer, patrón most commonly means a pattern (sewing, design) or an employer/boss. It can also mean the skipper of a boat or the patron saint of a village. The feminine form patrona means landlady or female boss; the plural has an accent shift — patrones.

Examples

"El sastre siguió el patrón con cuidado."

Natural Translation

The tailor followed the pattern carefully.

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