What does patrono in Portuguese mean?

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

The word patrono in Portuguese means patron, protector, defender, patrono, patrocinador, patrono. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word patrono

patron, protector, defender

patrono

noun (financial backer) (patrocinador financeiro)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Chris tem sorte de ter um patrono que esteja fornecendo o dinheiro para ele montar seu negócio.
Chris is lucky to have a patron who is providing the money for him to set up his business.

patrocinador, patrono

noun (supporter) (patrocinador)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Angela é uma patrocinadora de seu grupo de teatro local; ela os ajuda com publicidade e sempre participa de todas suas apresentações.
Angela is a patron of her local theatre group; she helps them with publicity and always attends all their shows.

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