🇵🇹 Portuguese

patrão

Did you know? This word is a cognate — it looks similar in English and has the same meaning. Cognates are usually easier to remember!
masculine

o patrão

patron

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patrão
/u paˈtɾɐ̃w̃/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say patrão in Portuguese?

IPA
/u paˈtɾɐ̃w̃/

How do you pronounce patrão in Portuguese?

patrão is pronounced /u paˈtɾɐ̃w̃/ in Portuguese.

Example sentences

O patrão exigente chegou cedo à fábrica para inspecionar o trabalho dos seus funcionários dedicados.

The demanding boss arrived early at the factory to inspect the work of his dedicated employees.

Nosso patrão anterior era muito rigoroso, mas o novo patrão é mais compreensivo e justo com todos nós.

Our previous boss was very strict, but the new boss is more understanding and fair with all of us.

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Why is it masculine?

Patrão is masculine because it derives from Latin "patrónus" (masculine), which itself comes from "pater" (father), reflecting the historical role of male masters or employers in Roman society. The masculine form was preserved through Portuguese phonetic evolution, and the feminine "patroa" was later derived from it.

What is the Portuguese word for patron?

The Portuguese word for patron is o patrão — masculine.

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