godfather

padrino

Hombre que en el bautismo se compromete a apoyar a un niño y orientarlo en su vida religiosa.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

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

Sinónimos: male godparent

Expresiones frecuentes: my godfather, become a godfather, child’s godfather

capo, padrino

Hombre poderoso que dirige una organización criminal.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: mafia boss, crime boss

Expresiones frecuentes: mafia godfather, powerful godfather