padrino

American  

[pah-three-naw, puh-dree-noh] / pɑˈðri nɔ, pəˈdri noʊ /

noun

Spanish.

plural

padrinos

1. a godfather.

2. a person's protector, patron, or mentor.

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Example Sentences

The most dramatic step was removing long-serving Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino and installing former intelligence chief Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez in his place.

From Barron's

Padrino said on Telegram it had been "the honor of my life" to serve in the post and to "protect peace and national unity."

From Barron's

Padrino's removal came on a day which saw Venezuelans momentarily put aside their political and economic troubles to celebrate their nation's historic maiden triumph Tuesday over a star-studded United States in the World Baseball Classic title in Miami.

From Barron's

Padrino was one of few close Maduro allies to have remained in the interim government, having sworn "loyalty and absolute obedience" to Rodriguez.

From Barron's

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino’s forces folded Jan. 3, when U.S. commandos seized Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

From The Wall Street Journal