patrones
/patɾones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "patterns" is translated into Spanish as patrones.
The word patrones is used to describe repeated decorative designs or regular sequences of events and behaviors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is patrón, and the plural form is patrones.
How do you pronounce it?
/patɾones/
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a boss or an employer, you might use the word patrón instead of the more common jefe.
- The word patrón is also used in religion to describe a patron saint, the santo patrón. This refers to a spiritual protector who serves as a model or 'pattern' for followers to emulate.
- In maritime contexts, a patrón is the captain or master of a vessel. This usage reflects the historical role of the captain as the ultimate authority on a ship.
Examples in context
- La mayoría de los patrones nativos, presentados a la mayoría de hablantes nativos, suscitarían: "Nunca he oído eso".Most native patterns, presented to most native speakers, would elicit: "I've never heard that."This sentence shows how the word patrones is used regarding native linguistic patterns.Tatoeba #5993351 by albrusgher, translation #2024265 by sacredceltic
- Cuando tengo que apañarme yo solo, tiendo a soñar despierto y a perderme en una serie de patrones de pensamiento divagantes.When left to my own devices, I tend to daydream and get lost in a series of tangential thought patterns.This sentence illustrates the use of patrones when describing thought patterns.Tatoeba #5889517 by albrusgher, translation #1955438 by _undertoad
- Ella no se conformará con los patrones sociales del pueblo.She won't conform to the town's social patterns.This sentence demonstrates the use of patrones in the context of social patterns.Tatoeba #1460066 by nullsoul9, translation #315843 by al_ex_an_der
- Los patrones en el tejido son muy elegantesThe patterns in the fabric are very elegant
- El código de programación utiliza estructuras repetitivas para crear patronesThe programming code uses repetitive structures to create patterns
- Sigue las pautas establecidas para bordar los patronesFollow the established guidelines to embroider the patterns
- Esa falda tiene unos diseños muy coloridosThat skirt has very colorful patterns
- Los azulejos están decorados con motivos geométricosThe tiles are decorated with geometric patterns
- Me encanta la camiseta con estampados tropicalesI love the t-shirt with tropical prints
- Los manteles tienen hermosos dibujosThe tablecloths have beautiful patterns
- Los azulejos de la Alhambra tienen exquisitos decoradosThe tiles of the Alhambra have exquisite patterns
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a fabric for a new sofa.
- DanielMe gustan los patrones de esta tela.I like the patterns on this fabric.
- LucíaSon muy bonitos, pero demasiado llamativos.They are very pretty, but too flashy.
- Daniel¿Prefieres patrones más sencillos, Lucía?Do you prefer simpler patterns, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, prefiero algo más neutro.Yes, Daniel, I prefer something more neutral.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
