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"Patron" is a noun which is often translated as "el/la cliente", and "pattern" is a noun which is often translated as "el patrón". Learn more about the difference between "patron" and "pattern" below.
patron(
pey
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trihn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el cliente (M), la cliente (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The patrons lined up at the door for the grand opening of the restaurant.Los clientes hicieron fila en la puerta para la gran apertura del restaurante.
2. (advocate)
a. el patrocinador (M), la patrocinadora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He considers himself to be a great patron of the arts.Él se considera un gran patrocinador de las artes.
b. el mecenas (M), la mecenas (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She is the new artist's patron; she attends all of his exhibitions.Es la mecenas del nuevo artista; asiste a todas sus exposiciones.
a. el patrocinador (M), la patrocinadora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Comex is the official patron of Mexico's national soccer team.Comex es el patrocinador oficial de la Selección Mexicana.
b. el sponsor (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Our team doesn't have a sponsor yet.Nuestro equipo todavía no tiene sponsor.
pattern(
pah
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duhrn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el patrón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The psychologist must first identify the patient's behavior pattern.El psicólogo primero debe determinar el patrón de conducta del paciente.
a. el estampado (M) (on fabric)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'd like a dress with a floral pattern.Quisiera un vestido con un estampado floral.
b. el diseño (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The facade is ornamented with Arabesque-inspired patterns.La fachada aparece decorada con diseños inspirados en motivos arabescos.
a. el patrón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Our magazine offers the best selection of sewing patterns for skirts.Nuestra revista ofrece la mejor selección de patrones de costura para faldas.
b. el molde (M) (Southern Cone)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Can you knit a sweater from a pattern?¿Sabes tejer un suéter utilizando un molde?
4. (prototype)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. imitar
Many new fashion trends are patterned on those of years gone by.Muchas tendencias nuevas de la moda imitan las de antaño.
b. basarse en
Some of the biggest box office hits have been patterned after Shakespeare works.Algunas de las películas más taquilleras se basan en obras de Shakespeare.
