padrina

Catalan

Etymology

Inherited from Early Medieval Latin patrīna.

Pronunciation

Noun

padrina f (plural padrines)

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

Coordinate terms

Chavacano

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

padrina (masculine padrino)

  1. godmother
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