patron

S2 W2

BrE /ˈpætrən/ AmE /ˈpætrən/

noun en → es

1 CUSTOMER [singular] B1

a regular customer of a shop, bar, or restaurant

cliente frecuente, cliente habitual

  • be somebody's patron

Collocations regular patron · loyal patron

  • He is a regular patron of the local pub.

    Es un cliente habitual del pub local.

2 SPONSOR [singular] B2

a person or organization that gives money to support an artist, a charity, or another activity

patrón, mecenas, benefactor

  • be somebody's patron

Collocations charity patron · artistic patron

  • The museum has a number of patrons who support its activities.

    El museo cuenta con varios mecenas que apoyan sus actividades.

1 RESTAURANT [singular] B2

the owner or manager of a restaurant, bar, etc.

dueño del restaurante, gerente de bar

  • be somebody's patron

Collocations restaurant patron · bar patron

  • The bar patron was very friendly and welcoming.

    El gerente del bar fue muy amable y acogedor.

2 CHURCH [singular] C1

a person who gives money to support a church or religious institution

patrón de la iglesia, mecenas religioso

  • be somebody's patron

Collocations church patron · religious institution patron

  • The church has a long history of patrons who have contributed to its upkeep.

    La iglesia tiene una larga historia de mecenas que han contribuido a su mantenimiento.

3 HISTORICAL [singular] C1

an important person in history, especially one who supported an artist or writer

personalidad histórica, mecenas histórico

  • be somebody's patron

Collocations historical patron · artistic patron of history

  • The historical patron was known for his support of the arts.

    El mecenas histórico era conocido por su apoyo a las artes.

4 LEGAL [singular] C1

a person who is legally responsible for someone else, especially a child or an adult who cannot take care of themselves

tutor legal, responsable legal

  • be somebody's patron

Collocations legal guardian · responsible for someone

  • The court appointed a legal patron to look after the child.

    El tribunal nombró un tutor legal para cuidar del niño.

5 SPORT [singular] C1

a person who supports and helps a sports team or athlete, often by giving money

patrón deportivo, mecenas de un equipo

  • be somebody's patron

Collocations sports team patron · athlete patron

  • The sports team has a wealthy patron who funds their activities.

    El equipo deportivo tiene un mecenas rico que financia sus actividades.

6 RELIGIOUS [singular] C1

a person who is the special protector or guardian of a particular church, place, or activity

patrón religioso, protector de una iglesia

  • be somebody's patron

Collocations church patron · place patron

  • The church has a patron saint who is its protector.

    La iglesia tiene un santo patrón que es su protector.