patrocíname
/patɾoθiname/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sponsor me" is translated into Spanish as patrocíname.
This phrase is a request for someone to provide financial support or resources for a person or project.
What does it mean word for word?
The word patrocíname is composed of the verb patrocinar (to sponsor) and the enclitic pronoun me (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form patrocíname is the imperative (command) form used with the informal tú pronoun.
How do you pronounce it?
/patɾoθiname/
Did you know?
- In sports, patrocinador refers to the corporate sponsor, but a person who provides a scholarship or a grant is more likely to be called a mecenas, referencing the Roman patron Maecenas.
- In some Latin American countries, patrocinar can be used colloquially to mean 'to cover the bill' for a friend at a bar or restaurant.
- The root word patrocinar shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'patron', coming from the Latin 'patronus', which originally meant 'protector' or 'defender'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría solicitar su patrocinio para participar en el concurso de arteI would like to request your sponsorship to participate in the art contest
- Amigo, necesito que me apoyes económicamente en este nuevo proyectoFriend, I need you to support me financially in this new project
- Hemos estado trabajando duro en nuestro equipo de fútbol. ¿Podrías ayudarme como patrocinador?We've been working hard on our soccer team. Could you help me as a sponsor?
- Si mi canal crece, patrocíname.If my channel grows, sponsor me.
- Por favor, patrocíname en este evento.Please, sponsor me at this event.
Example conversation
Daniel is talking to Elena about his new sports competition.
- DanielElena, necesito ayuda para el torneo.Elena, I need help for the tournament.
- Elena¿Quieres que te ayude con dinero?Do you want me to help you with money?
- DanielSí, por favor, patrocíname este mes.Yes, please, sponsor me this month.
- ElenaEstá bien, hablaré con mi jefe.Okay, I will talk to my boss.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
