patrocinador
/pa.tɾo.si.naˈdoʁ/masculine
The English phrase 'sponsor' is translated into Portuguese as patrocinador.
A patrocinador is a person or organization that pays all or part of the cost of an event, publication, etc. The related verb patrocinar means 'to sponsor', and the noun patrocínio refers to the act of sponsoring (sponsorship).
Meaning: person or organization that pays all or part of the cost of an event, publication, etc. (noun)
Which one should you use?
While a patrocinador provides support/funding, an anunciante is specifically an advertiser who pays for commercial space.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun patrocinador is masculine. To refer to a female sponsor, use patrocinadora. For a group of sponsors, use patrocinadores for a masculine or mixed-gender group or patrocinadoras specifically for a feminine group.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pa.tɾo.si.naˈdoʁ/. It has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 5th syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of the verb patrocinar is linked to the Latin canō, which means 'to sing' or 'to chant'. This suggests that early sponsorship involved singing the praises of someone to defend them.
- While patrocinador is the standard term, Portuguese speakers may use the word mecenas for a sponsor of the arts. This term specifically evokes the wealthy Roman patron Gaius Maecenas.
- In a professional setting, if you are looking for a sponsor, you might also encounter the term padrinho, which is used for a 'godfather' but can also imply a person who sponsors or mentors someone.
Examples in context
- E agora, um discurso do nosso patrocinador.And now a word from our sponsor.Tatoeba #5090681 by ToinhoAlam, translation #2124811 by darinmex
- O evento foi um sucesso graças ao patrocinador.The event was a success thanks to the sponsor.
- As empresas precisam de mecenas para apoiar projetos culturais.Companies need sponsors to support cultural projects.
- Esse projeto tem o apoio de várias empresas.This project is sponsored by several companies.
- Eles são os patrocinadores oficiais do festival de música.They are the official sponsors of the music festival.
- A empresa decidiu patrocinar o time de futebol local.The company decided to sponsor the local soccer team.
- Os patrocinadores serão reconhecidos durante a cerimônia de premiação.The sponsors will be recognized during the award ceremony.
- O patrocinador oficial do evento é uma empresa local.The official sponsor of the event is a local company.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Juliana are discussing the organization of a charity gala.
- RodrigoJuliana, já encontraste um patrocinador para a nossa gala?Juliana, have you found a sponsor for our gala yet?
- JulianaAinda não, Rodrigo, mas estou a falar com um.Not yet, Rodrigo, but I am speaking with one.
- RodrigoÓtimo, esse patrocinador vai ser muito importante para nós.Great, that sponsor will be very important for us.
- JulianaEspero que sim, vou fazer o meu melhor.I hope so, I will do my best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sponsor” translations and entries patrocinador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries patrocinador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
