patrona

patron saint (female), patroness

noun pah-TROH-nah Rare

Origin: From Latin patrona, feminine of patronus (protector).

Also means

female boss, employer

Usage Note

Patrona is the feminine of patrón. In a religious sense it means the female patron saint of a place or guild. In a labour context it means a female employer or boss — the same range as the masculine patrón. Do not confuse with madrina (godmother).

Examples

"La patrona del pueblo es la Virgen del Pilar."

Natural Translation

The town's patron saint is the Virgin of the Pillar.

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