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patron

[ˈpeɪtrən]
nounmasculinepl: patrons
patrono
1. A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
The wealthy patron funded the entire art exhibition.
O patrono abastado financiou toda a exposição de arte.
2. A customer of a business or establishment
The restaurant welcomed its regular patrons warmly.
O restaurante recebeu calurosamente seus patronos habituais.
3. A saint or deity regarded as the protector of a person or place
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Santo Patrício é o santo patrono da Irlanda.
4. A person of rank or influence who uses power to support someone
The senator became his political patron.
O senador tornou-se seu patrono político.
Synonyms
sponsorsupporterbenefactorcustomerclientprotector
Antonyms
opponentenemydetractor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
patrono
Standard usage for supporter or benefactor
General Brazilian
cliente
Preferred when referring to a customer
Portugal
patrono
Standard usage across contexts
Portugal
cliente
Used for customer in commercial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

patron saint - santo patrono
under the patronage of - sob o patrocínio de
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