El patrón
Example: El patrón de la empresa llegó temprano hoy.
Definition
"El patrón" refers to the employer or boss, typically the person who owns or manages a business or company. In the example phrase, it means the person in charge who arrived early at the company today.
Etymology
The term "el patrón" comes from the Latin word 'patronus,' meaning protector or master. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to signify the head or leader of a workplace, especially the employer or boss who oversees employees.
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"El patrón" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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