godfather

padrino

Uomo che al battesimo si impegna ad aiutare un bambino e a guidarlo nella vita religiosa.

In inglese semplice: A man who promises at a Christian ceremony to help care for a child and guide their religious life.

• My godfather came to my birthday party.
• They asked their friend to be the baby’s godfather.
• Both godfathers attended the church service.

Come si usa: godfather to someone (He is godfather to his sister’s youngest child.)

Sinonimi: male godparent

Espressioni comuni: my godfather, become a godfather, child’s godfather

boss mafioso, padrino

Uomo potente che dirige un gruppo della criminalità organizzata.

In inglese semplice: A powerful man who leads a group of organized criminals.

• The godfather controlled the whole gang.
• Police arrested a local mafia godfather.
• The two godfathers fought over control of the city.

Sinonimi: mafia boss, crime boss

Espressioni comuni: mafia godfather, powerful godfather