El patró
Example: El patró de la fàbrica va decidir fer vacances aquesta setmana.
Definition
"El patró" refers to the boss or owner of a business or factory, typically the person who has authority over workers and makes key decisions. For example, in the phrase, "El patró de la fàbrica va decidir fer vacances aquesta setmana," it means the factory's boss decided to take a vacation this week.
Etymology
The term "el patró" comes from the Latin word 'patronus,' which means protector or master. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to mean the person in charge or the employer, often used in work environments. Did you know? The word 'patron' in English also shares this root and can mean a sponsor or a regular customer.
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"El patró" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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