patrona

Definitions of patrona
  1. noun
    a woman in charge of a group of workers
    synonyms: jefa
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    type of:
    supervisor
    one who supervises or has charge and direction of
  2. noun
    a landowner who leases to others
    synonyms: ama, arrendador, casera, casero, dueña, propietaria
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    type of:
    hacendado, terrateniente
    a holder or proprietor of land
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