padrina

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Catalan

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Etymology

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Inherited from Early Medieval Latin patrīna.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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padrina f (plural padrines)

  1. godmother
  2. (Christianity) sponsor
  3. (figurative) protector, patron

Coordinate terms

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Chavacano

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Etymology

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Inherited from Spanish padrino, but changed into a feminine ending.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /paˈdɾina/, [paˈd̪ɾi.na]
  • Hyphenation: pa‧dri‧na

Noun

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padrina (masculine padrino)

  1. godmother