What does "padrino" mean in English?

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Spanish

padrino

English

godfather

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Alternative translations of "padrino"

sponsor
best man
godparent
patron

Examples of how to use "padrino" in Spanish

Spanish
Mi tío es mi padrino de bautizo.
English
My uncle is my baptismal godfather.
Spanish
Mi padrino vive en Madrid.
English
My godfather lives in Madrid.
Spanish
La padrina me dio un regalo.
English
The godmother gave me a gift.
Spanish
¿Quién será mi padrino mañana?
English
Who will be my godfather tomorrow?
Spanish
Ella eligió a su padrino de boda.
English
She chose her wedding godfather.

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Mi tío es mi padrino de bautizo.

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