How to Pronounce "padrino"
word
pəˈdrinoʊ
puh-DREE-noh
pəˈdriːnəʊ
puh-DREE-noh
Definition
A padrino is a man who serves as a godfather in a baptism or other ceremony, or a person who acts as a sponsor or protector for someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈdrinoʊ
British English
pəˈdriːnəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-DREE-noh
UK
puh-DREE-noh
Listen in Context
My uncle is my baptism padrino.
The padrino helped me find my first job.
At the wedding, the padrino gave a speech.
Everyone looked up to our family’s padrino for advice.