godfather

[US]/'gɒdfɑːθə/
[UK]/'ɡɑdfɑðɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. padrino
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

godfather figure

figura paterna

Example Sentences

the godfather of alternative comedy.

el padrino de la comedia alternativa.

the godfather of a new generation of nuclear physicists.

el padrino de una nueva generación de físicos nucleares.

He really wants to fulfil his role as godfather properly.

Él realmente quiere cumplir su papel como padrino adecuadamente.

He is considered the godfather of modern cooking.

Se le considera el padrino de la cocina moderna.

The godfather of the mafia made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

El padrino de la mafia le hizo una oferta que no pudo rechazar.

The godfather of the bride gave a heartfelt speech at the wedding.

El padrino de la novia dio un emotivo discurso en la boda.

The godfather of the music industry helped launch many successful careers.

El padrino de la industria musical ayudó a lanzar muchas carreras exitosas.

He always turns to his godfather for advice in times of need.

Siempre recurre a su padrino en busca de consejo en tiempos de necesidad.

The godfather of the project provided the necessary funding.

El padrino del proyecto proporcionó la financiación necesaria.

She sees her godfather as a mentor and role model.

Ella ve a su padrino como un mentor y modelo a seguir.

The godfather of the tech industry revolutionized the way we communicate.

El padrino de la industria tecnológica revolucionó la forma en que nos comunicamos.

The godfather of the company is known for his strategic thinking.

El padrino de la empresa es conocido por su pensamiento estratégico.

He inherited a fortune from his godfather.

Heredó una fortuna de su padrino.

Real-world Examples

Then they named him godfather to Harry.

Entonces lo nombraron padrino de Harry.

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Is Robert Downey Jr Tom Holland's godfather?

¿Es Robert Downey Jr. el padrino de Tom Holland?

Source: Connection Magazine

The father, Lord Merton, is Mary's godfather.

El padre, Lord Merton, es el padrino de Mary.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 3

He's the godfather of all this.

Él es el padrino de todo esto.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

Swedish-American Erik Ahlstrom is considered the godfather of plogging.

El sueco-americano Erik Ahlstrom es considerado el padrino del plogging.

Source: PBS Interview Environmental Series

Plus, Toyota is the godfather of hybrid cars, just think of the Prius.

Además, Toyota es el padrino de los coches híbridos, solo piensen en el Prius.

Source: Financial Times

Harry and his godfather Sirius Black are in a tumultuous showdown with Voldemort's minions.

Harry y su padrino, Sirius Black, están en un enfrentamiento tumultuoso con los esbirros de Voldemort.

Source: Exciting moments of Harry Potter

Also known as the godfather of AI?

¿También conocido como el padrino de la IA?

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American June 2023 Collection

Under the careful supervision of her godfather.

Bajo la cuidadosa supervisión de su padrino.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

I'm going to live with my godfather.

Voy a vivir con mi padrino.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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