What is the Spanish word for "godfather"?

Learn how to say "godfather" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

godfather

Spanish

padrino

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Examples of how to use "godfather" in Spanish

English
Who is your child's godfather?
Spanish
¿Quién es el padrino de tu hijo?
English
Her godfather gave her a silver locket.
Spanish
Su padrino le regaló un relicario de plata.
English
They invited my godfather to the wedding.
Spanish
Invitaron a mi padrino a la boda.
English
The godfather promised to guide the child.
Spanish
El padrino prometió guiar al niño.
English
He called his godfather for advice.
Spanish
Llamó a su padrino para pedir consejo.

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