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paternalista
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. paternalistic
Los líderes populistas tienden a ser muy paternalistas, y en eso radica parte de su atractivo.Populist leaders tend to be very paternalistic, and that's part of their appeal.
b. paternalist
Tenemos un jefe paternalista. Se preocupa mucho por nosotros y nuestros problemas.We have a paternalist boss. He cares a lot about us and our problems.
c. patronizing (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Jorge es muy paternalista con las mujeres. Nos trata como si fuéramos niñas.Jorge is very patronizing to women. He treats us like we're little girls.
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