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patronize verb

  /ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ , /ˈpætɹənaɪz/
  • (transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.
condescender, hablar con tono paternalista, huevear, huevonear, menospreciar, sermonear
  • (transitive) To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.
frecuentar
  • (transitive) To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
patrocinar

patron noun

  /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/
  • An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
mecenas, auspiciador, patrocinador
  • One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
patrón
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