godfather

• Sustantivo que designa al hombre que actúa como padrino en un bautizo, o a una figura influyente y poderosa, a menudo asociada con la mafia o el crimen organizado.

A noun referring to a male godparent, or a powerful figure in a criminal organization, often associated with the Mafia.

1. Religious sponsorB1formal

   A man who sponsors a child at baptism, promising to guide them in their faith.

   Padrino de bautismo

   • He was chosen as the godfather for his nephew's baptism.
   • The godfather gave a speech at the christening ceremony.
   • She asked her brother to be the godfather of her daughter.

   Sinónimosgodparentsponsor

2. Mafia leaderB2informal

   The head of a criminal organization, especially the Mafia.

   jefe de la mafia

   • The movie 'The Godfather' is about a powerful Mafia family.
   • He was known as the godfather of the local crime syndicate.
   • The godfather ordered the hit on his rival.

   Sinónimosdonkingpin

3. Founding figureB2informal

   A person who is considered the founder or most influential figure in a particular field or movement.

   Figura fundadora

   • He is regarded as the godfather of modern computer science.
   • She is the godfather of the independent film movement.
   • The godfather of punk rock influenced countless musicians.

   Sinónimosarchitectcreatorfatherfounderoriginatorpatriarchpioneertrailblazer