How to Say "godfather" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “godfather” is “padrino” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
religious ceremony (baptism, confirmation)
Examples
Mi padrino de bautizo es muy generoso.
My godfather (from my baptism) is very generous.
Fui el padrino de mi sobrina en su primera comunión.
I was my niece's sponsor for her first communion.
Gender Pair
Remember that 'padrino' is the male godparent. The female equivalent, 'godmother,' is 'madrina'.
Confusing 'Godfather' and 'Father'
Mistake: “Using 'padrino' when you mean 'padre' (father).”
Correction: 'Padrino' is always the ceremonial or chosen protector, not the biological father ('padre').
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