padrone — meaning in English

English meaning

• boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
• godfather noun A man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.
• master noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.

Senses

padrone is used for these senses in English:

• boss A person in charge of a business or company.
• godfather (crime) A mafia leader.
• master Someone who has control over something or someone.
• master The owner of an animal or slave.
• master An expert at something.

boss — full definition

1. noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
2. noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
3. verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
4. adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
5. noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.

godfather — full definition

1. noun A man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.
2. noun Someone regarded as a founding or guiding figure in a field.
3. noun Informal: the leader of an organized crime family.

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