patron
gb/pˈeɪtɹən/ us/pˈeɪtɹən/
B1
Inglese
~ 5900
ügyfél, látogató, vendég, mecénás, adományozó, támogató, védőszent, védnök
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is a regular patron of [a place]
The café was full of early-morning patrons reading the news on their phones.
A kávézó kora reggel tele volt vendégekkel, akik a telefonjukon olvasták a híreket.
Library patrons are asked to return books within three weeks.
A könyvtárhasználókat arra kérik, hogy három héten belül vigyék vissza a könyveket.
To attract new patrons, the restaurant introduced a discounted lunch menu.
Several patrons complained about the loud music in the bar.
Regular patrons greeted the bartender by name as they walked in.
Esempi per chi studia
Many patrons were eating lunch in the small restaurant.
Sok vendég ebédelt a kis étteremben.
The library has many young patrons after school.
Tanítás után sok fiatal látogató van a könyvtárban.
The staff were very friendly to all the patrons.
The bar gives a free drink to loyal patrons.
New patrons get a 10 percent discount.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patron' with 'pattern' because they look similar. Another mistake is thinking 'patron' always sounds very formal; in modern English it is common in business and library contexts, especially in written notices. When talking, people may more often say 'customer' instead.
Significato
regular customer or user
Collocazioni
regular patrons
|restaurant patrons
|bar patrons
|library patrons
|loyal patrons
|serve patrons
Sinonimi
customer (The most general word for a person who buys goods or services; does not suggest being regular as strongly as 'patron'.)
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client (More common for professional services (lawyers, designers, consultants) rather than everyday places like restaurants and bars.)
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visitor (Focuses on going to a place, not on paying or using services; weaker business link than 'patron'.)
Contrari
owner (The person who has the business, opposite role to a paying patron.)
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staff (People who work in the business rather than people who use it.)
Temi
business
|daily life
|services
|daily_life
Definizione
A person who goes to a place like a restaurant, bar, or library and uses its services, often many times.
A person who uses, and often regularly uses, the services of a shop, restaurant, bar, library, museum, or similar place, usually by paying for them.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is a patron of [an organization/activity]
Several wealthy patrons funded the new community theater.
Több tehetős mecénás finanszírozta az új közösségi színház létrehozását.
As a long-time patron of the orchestra, she donates every season.
A zenekar régi mecénásaként minden évadban adományoz.
The gallery is looking for patrons to support its education programs.
He became a patron of the charity after visiting one of its shelters.
Renaissance artists often depended on powerful patrons to continue their work.
Esempi per chi studia
A kind patron paid for the new school building.
Egy jószívű támogató állta az új iskolaépület költségeit.
The museum needs more patrons to stay open.
A múzeumnak több mecénásra van szüksége ahhoz, hogy nyitva maradhasson.
She is a patron of many small art projects.
The group thanked all their patrons for their help.
The artist found a patron who bought his work.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'patron' to mean 'boss' because of its meaning in some other languages (for example, French or Spanish). In modern English, 'patron' almost never means 'boss'; use 'boss', 'manager', or 'employer' instead. Also, do not confuse 'patron' with the verb 'patronize', which can mean to support but more often means to treat someone as if they are less important.
Significato
supporter or sponsor, often financial
Collocazioni
patron of the arts
|wealthy patron
|generous patron
|arts patron
|patron of the charity
|corporate patron
Sinonimi
sponsor (Often used for companies or organizations that give money in return for publicity; 'patron' can sound more personal or cultural.)
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benefactor (More formal and strongly emphasizes generous financial help, often in charity or education.)
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supporter (Very general; does not always imply giving money, while 'patron' usually suggests some material support.)
Contrari
opponent (Someone who works against a cause instead of supporting it.)
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critic (Someone who speaks against or attacks a project or artist rather than backing them.)
Temi
arts
|charity
|business
|society
|arts_entertainment
Definizione
A person who helps a group, artist, or project, usually by giving money or other support.
A person who supports an organization, activity, artist, or cause, especially by giving money or other resources, often in the arts or charity.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
3
védőszent
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is the patron saint of [a place/group/activity]
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Szent Patrik Írország védőszentje.
They held a festival in honor of the town's patron saint.
A város védőszentjének tiszteletére fesztivált rendeztek.
Many hospitals are named after their patron saint.
She prays to the patron saint of travelers before every long trip.
The guild chose a new patron saint to represent its members.
Esempi per chi studia
Saint George is the patron saint of England.
Szent György Anglia védőszentje.
The church is named after its patron saint.
A templomot a védőszentjéről nevezték el.
People ask their patron saint for help.
Every year, the city celebrates its patron saint.
He learned about the patron saint of teachers.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think 'patron saint' means any very good or famous person in an area. In serious or religious use, it refers to a specific holy figure officially linked to a place, group, or activity. In a joking way, people may say things like 'the patron saint of lazy students', but this is figurative.
Significato
holy protector, especially a saint
Collocazioni
patron saint
|patron saint of Ireland
|national patron saint
|patron saint of travelers
|choose a patron saint
Sinonimi
protector (A general word for someone who protects; 'patron' in this sense is strongly religious and often official in tradition.)
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guardian (Suggests someone who watches over and keeps safe; 'patron' adds a religious and symbolic role.)
Contrari
enemy (Someone who wishes harm to a group or place, opposite of a protecting patron saint.)
Temi
religion
|culture
|history
Definizione
A holy person, usually a saint, who is thought to protect or help a certain place, group of people, or type of work.
A holy figure, especially a Christian saint, considered to be the special protector or guide of a particular place, group, profession, or activity.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
4
védnök
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is the patron of [an organization]
The charity announced a well-known actor as its new patron.
A jótékonysági szervezet bejelentette, hogy egy ismert színész lett az új védnöke.
As royal patron, she attends several fundraising events every year.
Királyi védnökként minden évben több adománygyűjtő rendezvényen is részt vesz.
The museum's patron helped raise its public profile.
He has served as patron of the youth orchestra for over a decade.
They are seeking a high-profile patron to support their campaign.
Esempi per chi studia
A famous singer became the patron of the children’s charity.
Egy híres énekes lett a gyermekeket segítő jótékonysági szervezet védnöke.
The group asked a local sports star to be their patron.
A csoport felkért egy helyi sportsztárt, hogy legyen a védnökük.
As patron, she speaks about the charity on TV.
The museum is proud to have a royal patron.
The club wants a new patron to help with events.
Errore comune:
Learners may think this meaning is always about money. A patron in this formal sense may give money, but the key idea is the official, public role supporting and representing the organization.
Significato
official honorary supporter of an organization
Collocazioni
royal patron
|celebrity patron
|official patron
|serve as patron
|patron of the charity
|appoint a new patron
Sinonimi
figurehead (Emphasizes a symbolic or public role; 'patron' more strongly suggests support and promotion, not just a name.)
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honorary president (A formal title in some organizations; similar role, but 'patron' is more common in charities and arts bodies, especially in the UK.)
Contrari
ordinary member (A regular person in the organization without a special public or honorary role.)
Temi
charity
|society
|organizations
|arts_entertainment
|relationships
Definizione
An important or famous person who has an official role to support and speak for a charity, club, or cultural group.
A distinguished or famous person who has an official honorary role with an organization, especially a charity or cultural institution, and supports and represents it in public.
Grammatica
Forma base
patron
IPA
GB/pˈeɪtɹən/
US/pˈeɪtɹən/
Sillabe e accento
pat - ron (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: patron
- Plural: patrons
Famiglia di parole
Forms
patrons
noun
Related words
patronizing
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
patronizingly
adverb C1
Espressioni
patron of the arts
1/pˈeɪtɹən əv ðə ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
supporter and funder of the arts
A person who gives money or other help to artists, theaters, museums, or other art groups.
Esempi
- As a patron of the arts, she donates to several local theaters.
- The city honored him as a major patron of the arts.
patron saint
1/pˈeɪtɹən sˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
saint seen as special protector
A saint who is officially linked to a place, group, or activity and is believed to protect or guide it.
Esempi
- Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children and sailors.
- The town holds a parade every year for its patron saint.
patron saint of
1/pˈeɪtɹən sˈeɪnt əv/
fixed phrase
saint protecting a specific thing
Used before a group, place, or activity to say which saint is believed to protect or guide it.
Esempi
- Saint Christopher is often called the patron saint of travelers.
- Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment.