How to Say "sponsor" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sponsor” is “padrino” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
person who backs a debut or event
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').
Other Meanings of “padrino”
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