1. Patron/Boss/Employer: This is the most common meaning. It refers to the head of a business, the person who owns or manages a company, or someone who employs others.
* Example: "Mi patrón me paga bien." (My boss pays me well.)
2. Sponsor/Patron/Benefactor: It can also refer to someone who supports or finances an artist, a project, or a cause.
* Example: "El artista recibió un patrón generoso para su nueva obra." (The artist received a generous sponsor for his new work.)
3. Model/Pattern: In some cases, it can refer to a model or pattern, especially in the context of clothing or design.
* Example: "Este vestido tiene un patrón floral." (This dress has a floral pattern.)
4. Patron Saint: In a religious context, "patrón" can refer to a patron saint, a saint who is chosen to protect a particular place, person, or group.
* Example: "San Isidro Labrador es el patrón de Madrid." (Saint Isidore the Laborer is the patron saint of Madrid.)
It's important to consider the context in which you encounter the word "patrón" to determine its precise meaning.