What does madrina in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word madrina in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use madrina in Spanish.

The word madrina in Spanish means godmother, patroness, maid of honour, fairy godmother, bridesmaid, matron of honour. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word madrina

godmother

nombre femenino (de un sacramento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mi madrina me regala algo para mis cumpleaños y para Navidad.
My godmother gives me presents for my birthday and Christmas.

patroness

nombre femenino (protectora, benefactora) (formal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La cantante es también la madrina de la fundación contra el cáncer de mama.
The singer is also the patroness of the breast cancer foundation.

maid of honour

nombre femenino (de bodas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Elena no quiso ser mi madrina y ahora no sé a quién pedírselo.
Elena didn't want to be my maid of honour and now I don't know who to ask.

fairy godmother

locución nominal femenina (personaje de cuentos)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El hada madrina ayudó a la princesa a escapar del dragón.
The fairy godmother helped the princess to escape the dragon.

bridesmaid

locución nominal femenina (bodas) (at wedding)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Estefanía será mi madrina de bodas.

matron of honour

locución nominal femenina (boda) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Quiero que Laura sea mi madrina de honor.

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