mi padrino
/mi padɾino/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "my godfather" is mi padrino.
The phrase refers to a man chosen to sponsor a child's baptism or religious initiation. Colloquially, in many Spanish-speaking cultures, the term padrino is also used to refer to a sponsor or a benefactor.
What does it mean word for word?
The word padrino means "godfather" and is derived from the Latin word patrinus, meaning "father-like" or "protector".
How do you pronounce it?
/mi padɾino/
Did you know?
- The term padrino is frequently used in slang to describe a 'big shot' or a person of high influence who can 'make things happen' for you through connections.
- While padrino refers to the godfather, the relationship between the parents and the godfather is called compadrazgo, and they address each other as compadre.
- The word padrino shares a linguistic root with the English word 'patron', as both stem from the Latin idea of a protector or father figure.
Examples in context
- Mi padrino me dio esa camisa roja.My godfather gave me that red shirt.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use mi padrino when describing a gift.Tatoeba #5814459 by albrusgher, translation #2761953 by mervert1
- Mi padrino me dio un reloj de pulsera como regalo.My godfather gave me a watch as a gift.This sentence shows how to use mi padrino in the context of a gift.Tatoeba #5814462 by albrusgher, translation #2834067 by Desparil
- Recibí un reloj de pulsera como regalo de mi padrino.I received a watch as a gift from my godfather.This sentence demonstrates the use of mi padrino when receiving a gift.Tatoeba #5814464 by albrusgher, translation #2834069 by Desparil
- ¡Hola, mi padrino! ¿Cómo estás?Hello, my godfather! How are you?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at old family photos.
- AlejandroEste es mi padrino.This is my godfather.
- Sofía¿Es un buen hombre?Is he a good man?
- AlejandroSí, mi padrino es muy generoso.Yes, my godfather is very generous.
- SofíaQué suerte tienes.You are so lucky.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, padrino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
