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patrocinio

sponsorship

noun pah-troh-SEE-nyoh Rare
People & Society Money

Origin: From Latin patronus (protector, patron).

Also means

patronage

Usage Note

Patrocinio covers both commercial sponsorship (a brand backing an event) and older-style cultural patronage. The verb is patrocinar and the agent noun is patrocinador. In legal or religious contexts patrocinio can also mean the protection or advocacy offered by a saint or legal counsel.

Examples

"El patrocinio de la empresa fue clave."

Natural Translation

The company's sponsorship was key.

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