padrone
/pəˈdroʊni/
noun
- A boss or master, especially in an Italian context; someone who has authority over others, such as an employer or a ship captain.
- In the old neighborhood, the padrone was known for his strict but fair treatment of workers.
- On the fishing boat, the padrone gave orders to the crew.
- The padrone of the vineyard hired many workers for the harvest.
- An innkeeper or landlord in Italy or Italian-speaking regions.
- The padrone served homemade pasta to all the guests.
- They paid the padrone for a week's stay at the small hotel.
- The padrone welcomed the travelers and showed them to their rooms.