patron

cliente, avventore

Persona che acquista prodotti o utilizza servizi presso un negozio, ristorante o un’altra attività.

In inglese semplice: Someone who buys things or uses services at a particular shop, restaurant, or other business.

• The bar was full of patrons.
• This parking area is reserved for patrons.
• Several regular patrons complained about the new menu.

Come si usa: patron of something (He is a regular patron of this cafe.)

Sinonimi: customer, client

Espressioni comuni: regular patron, a paying patron, restaurant patron

mecenate, sostenitore

Persona che sostiene qualcuno, un’organizzazione o un’attività, spesso offrendo denaro.

In inglese semplice: Someone who supports a person, organisation, or activity, often by giving money.

• The museum needs more patrons.
• A generous patron paid for the exhibition.
• He is a well-known patron of the arts.

Come si usa: patron of something (She became a patron of the local theatre.)

Sinonimi: supporter, sponsor, benefactor

Espressioni comuni: patron of something, patron of the arts, a generous patron

santo patrono, patrono

Santo che si crede protegga un determinato luogo, gruppo o attività.

In inglese semplice: A saint believed to protect a particular place, group, or activity.

• The church honours its patron each year.
• Saint Cecilia is the patron of musicians.
• They prayed to their city's patron for protection.

Come si usa: patron of someone/something (Saint Nicholas is a patron of sailors.)

Sinonimi: patron saint, protector, intercessor

Espressioni comuni: patron saint, patron of sailors, heavenly patron

mecenate, protettore

Persona ricca o potente che offre denaro e protezione a un artista o studioso.

In inglese semplice: A rich or powerful person who gives an artist or scholar money and protection.

• The painter found a wealthy patron.
• Her patron commissioned a portrait of his family.
• Many scholars relied on patrons to support their work.

Come si usa: patron of someone (The duke was a patron of several young painters.)

Sinonimi: benefactor, sponsor, mecenas

Espressioni comuni: wealthy patron, royal patron, an artist's patron

committente

Proprietario che paga un costruttore per eseguire lavori di costruzione.

In inglese semplice: A property owner who pays a builder to carry out construction work.

• The patron hired a local builder.
• The contractor discussed costs with the patron.
• The patrons approved the plans for their new house.

Sinonimi: client, commissioner

Espressioni comuni: building patron, patron and contractor, the project's patron