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Definitions of patrón

noun
a person or firm that employs workers

synonyms: amo, empresario

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antonyms:
empleado
a worker who is hired to perform a job

types:
jefe
a person responsible for hiring workers

estafetero
the person in charge of a post office

jefe de estación
the person in charge of a railway station

type of:
dirigente, líder
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
noun
a person who exercises control over workers

synonyms: capitoste, caporal, jefe

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types:
encargado
a member of a work gang who supervises the other workers

type of:
supervisor
one who supervises or has charge and direction of
noun
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

synonyms: capitán

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type of:
oficial
a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
noun
the proprietor of an inn

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types:
fondista, hospedero, hostelero, mesonero, posadero, ventero
the owner or manager of an inn

hostalera, mesonera
a woman innkeeper

type of:
amo, dueño, propietario
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
noun
a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation

synonyms: patrono, santo patrono

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examples:
Santa Claus
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

type of:
defensor, guardián, protector
a person who cares for persons or property

santo
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

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