What does "paternalista" mean in English?

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Spanish

paternalista

English

paternalistic

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Alternative translations of "paternalista"

fatherly
protective
patronizing
authoritarian

Examples of how to use "paternalista" in Spanish

Spanish
Tenía una actitud paternalista.
English
He had a paternalistic attitude.
Spanish
El jefe es demasiado paternalista con nosotros.
English
The boss is too paternalistic with us.
Spanish
Su enfoque paternalista limita la autonomía del equipo.
English
His paternalistic approach limits the team's autonomy.
Spanish
No quiero un gobierno paternalista y controlado.
English
I don't want a paternalistic and controlling government.
Spanish
La actitud paternalista dificulta el diálogo abierto.
English
The paternalistic attitude hinders open dialogue.

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Tenía una actitud paternalista.

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