patrón
/paˈtɾon/
The English word pattern is translated into Spanish as patrón.
patrón refers to an intelligible arrangement that possesses a mathematical, geometric or statistical relationship.
Meaning: intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use patrón specifically when referring to mathematical, statistical or logical patterns. In formal contexts, particularly regarding art or fashion, the term diseño may be employed to signify a pattern or design instead.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of patrón is patrones.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈtɾon/
Did you know?
- In a professional setting, the word patrón can actually mean 'boss' or 'employer' rather than a mathematical pattern.
- The word patrón is used in religion to describe a 'patron saint' or santo patrón. These figures are believed to provide special protection to a specific town or group.
- In certain maritime or fishing contexts, a patrón is the term used for the captain of a boat.
Examples in context
- Hay un patrón aquí.There's a pattern here.This sentence is useful for stating the presence of a patrón.Tatoeba #5022639 by don_ramon, translation #5020478 by CK
- Debe haber un patrón.There must be a pattern.This sentence is useful for expressing the necessity of a patrón.Tatoeba #2896871 by teskmon, translation #1972598 by CK
- Tom dio con un patrón en los datos.Tom spotted a pattern in the data.This sentence is useful for describing the act of finding a patrón in data.Tatoeba #7891993 by Seael, translation #7891984 by Hybrid
- Los cojines tienen un bonito estampado de flores.The cushions have a beautiful flower pattern.
- El vestido tiene una hermosa trama de colores brillantes.The dress has a beautiful fabric pattern with bright colors.
- Este mantel tiene un motivo decorativo tradicional español.This tablecloth has a traditional Spanish decorative motif.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are looking at a complex graph in a research lab.
- MateoVeo un patrón extraño en este gráfico.I see a strange pattern in this graph.
- Elena¿Crees que el patrón es constante?Do you think the pattern is constant?
- MateoParece que sí, Elena.It seems so, Elena.
- ElenaEntonces debemos analizarlo más.Then we must analyze it more.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry patrón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
