Padrinos (en. Godparents)

/paˈðɾinos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who receives a child during the sacrament of baptism and takes on their spiritual education.

The baptism godparents commit to guiding the child in their faith.

Los padrinos del bautizo se comprometen a guiar al niño en su fe.

A person who sponsors or endorses an event or cause.

The event was made possible thanks to the support of several godparents.

El evento fue posible gracias al apoyo de varios padrinos.

In some contexts, it can refer to people who offer support or protection.

You can always count on your godparents in difficult times.

Siempre puedes contar con tus padrinos en los momentos difíciles.

From the Spanish 'padrino', which comes from the Latin 'patrinus', meaning 'father' or 'patron'.

wedding godparents

People who accompany the bride and groom in a wedding ceremony and have specific responsibilities.

padrinos de boda

baptism godparents

People chosen to spiritually guide a child during their baptism.

padrinos de bautizo

to have godparents

To have someone who provides support or backing in various situations.

tener padrinos

godfather

A man who acts as a sponsor or protector in ceremonies.

padrino

godmother

A woman who acts as a sponsor or protector, similar to a godfather.

madrina

sponsor

A person who financially supports an event or cause.

patrocinador

Godfather in the sense of someone who protects or benefits from a relationship.

He is the godfather of the organization, he has many contacts.

Él es el padrino de la organización, tiene muchos contactos.

Godfather in the context of an influential person in a social or professional setting.

You need a godfather in that company to get the job.

Necesitas un padrino en esa empresa para conseguir el trabajo.