patrono

el patrono, la patrona(
pah
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troh
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noh
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. employer
El patrono está contento con el candidato que contrató para el puesto.The employer is happy with the candidate he hired for the post.
a. owner
El patrono del establecimiento impuso unas reglas que sus trabajadores debían seguir.The owner of the establishment introduced some rules for his employees to follow.
a. patron saint
San Isidro Labrador es el patrono de Madrid.Saint Isidore the Farmer is the patron saint of Madrid.
a. protector
Hay varios santos como San Francisco o San Lázaro que son los patronos de los pobres.There are several saints like Saint Francis or Saint Lazarus who are the protectors of the poor.
b. supporter
La tía Lupe es patrona de la Cruz Roja.Aunt Lupe is a supporter of the Red Cross.
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