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to patronize
01
patrocinar, apoyar económicamente
to support or sponsor a person, organization, or cause, often by providing financial assistance
Transitive: to patronize a person, organization, or cause
Example
The wealthy entrepreneur decided to patronize a local arts initiative by funding exhibitions.
El empresario adinerado decidió patrocinar una iniciativa artística local financiando exposiciones.
The company chose to patronize the community center, contributing to its development.
La empresa eligió patrocinar el centro comunitario, contribuyendo a su desarrollo.
02
frecuentar, ser cliente de
to frequently buy meals, goods, etc. from a restaurant, store, etc.
Transitive: to patronize a business
Example
They patronize the local café every morning for coffee.
Ellos patrocinan el café local todas las mañanas para tomar café.
She prefers to patronize small, family-owned stores.
Ella prefiere patrocinar pequeñas tiendas familiares.
03
tratar con condescendencia
to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person
Transitive: to patronize sb
Example
I feel she is patronizing me by her constant attempts to explain things to me as if I'm incapable of understanding.
Siento que me está tratando con condescendencia por sus constantes intentos de explicarme cosas como si fuera incapaz de entender.
She rolled her eyes and made a sarcastic comment, clearly trying to patronize him in front of everyone.
Ella puso los ojos en blanco e hizo un comentario sarcástico, claramente intentando menospreciarlo frente a todos.
Familia de palabras
patron
Noun
patronize
Verb
patronized
Adjective
patronized
Adjective
patronizing
Adjective
patronizing
Adjective
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