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patrocinador means sponsor — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 25, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

patrocinador

noun • /[pah-troh-see-NAH-dor]/

sponsor

Example:

El patrocinador financiará el evento corporativo.

The sponsor will fund the corporate event.

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🧠 What does patrocinador mean?

A "patrocinador" in Spanish translates to "sponsor" in English. It refers to a person or entity (like a company) that provides financial or material support to an individual, event, or organization, often in exchange for advertising or promotion. Think of the brands you see advertised at sporting events or on TV shows – those are patrocinadores.

📚 Extra examples

  • Coca-Cola es un patrocinador importante de los Juegos Olímpicos.
    Coca-Cola is a major sponsor of the Olympic Games.
  • Estamos buscando un patrocinador para nuestro próximo evento de caridad.
    We are looking for a sponsor for our next charity event.
  • El patrocinador principal del equipo de fútbol se retiró.
    The main sponsor of the soccer team withdrew.
  • Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores, podemos ofrecer este programa de forma gratuita.
    Thanks to our sponsors, we can offer this program for free.
  • Mi empresa es patrocinadora de varios artistas locales.
    My company sponsors several local artists.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'sponsor' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'sponsor' is 'patrocinador'.
How do you pronounce 'patrocinador' in Spanish?
It's pronounced pah-troh-see-nah-DOHR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'patrocinador' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'El principal patrocinador del festival es una empresa de telecomunicaciones.' (The main sponsor of the festival is a telecommunications company.)
What is the English translation of 'patrocinador'?
'Patrocinador' translates to 'sponsor' in English.
Does 'patrocinador' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'patrocinador' can change. For a female sponsor, it becomes 'patrocinadora'. For multiple sponsors, it becomes 'patrocinadores' (masculine or mixed gender) or 'patrocinadoras' (feminine).
Is 'patrocinador' common in everyday Spanish?
While not an everyday word like 'hola' or 'gracias', 'patrocinador' is fairly common, especially in the context of business, events, and sports.
Does 'patrocinador' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'patrocinador' doesn't have any common slang meanings or double meanings. Its meaning is generally straightforward.
Is 'patrocinador' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'patrocinador' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "patrocinador"

Synonyms: financiador, mecenas, protector

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'patrocinador' comes from the Latin word 'patrocinari', meaning 'to protect' or 'to support'.

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