But the state's role cannot be - as in George Orwell's book "1984' - to patronize its citizens and to protect them by laying down what they can and cannot do.

No puede ser tarea del estado -como en "1984» de George Orwell- tutelar y proteger al ciudadano dictándole qué debe hacer.

But the state's role cannot be - as in George Orwell's book " 1984 ' - to patronize its citizens and to protect them by laying down what they can and cannot do.

No puede ser tarea del estado -como en " 1984» de George Orwell- tutelar y proteger al ciudadano dictándole qué debe hacer.

to patronize [patronized · patronized] {transitive verb}

to patronize

tratar con condescendencia {vb}

to patronize(also: to sponsor, to host)

patrocinar [patrocinando · patrocinado] {vb}

to patronize

auspiciar [auspiciando · auspiciado] {vb}

to patronize

ser cliente de {vb}

to patronize(also: to haunt)

frecuentar [frecuentando · frecuentado] {vb}

to patronize [patronized · patronized] {intransitive verb}

to patronize

ser cliente habitual de {v.i.}

patron {noun}

patron(also: sponsor)

mecenas {m}

By saying yes to this directive, Europe has had its day as a patron of art.

Con la aprobación de la directiva, Europa ha perdido su papel de mecenas del arte.

And he himself became a patron of various

convirtió en un mecenas de las diversas manifestaciones artísticas,

Patrons worldwide have accepted the same membership in this exclusive work of art history.

Mecenas de todo el mundo han aceptado la misma participación en esta exclusiva obra de arte histórica.

patron

protector {noun}

Verily, my patron (or protecting friend) is Allah, who reveals the Book, and He is the Friend of the righteous.

En verdad, mi protector es Dios, que ha hecho descender esta escritura divina: y Él es quien protege a los justos,

he was a great patron of the arts

fue un gran protector de las artes

It therefore makes sense that the European Parliament, which has always regarded itself as the patron saint of democracy in Latin America and elsewhere, should express its views on this.

Por ello, es oportuno que el Parlamento Europeo, que siempre se ha declarado como patrón protector de la democracia en Latinoamérica y en otros lugares, se exprese al respecto.

patron

padrino {m} (protector)

In my home town alone - where I am a patron - EUR 50 000 was collected within three days, and the money is still coming in.

Solo en mi ciudad -de la que soy padrino- se recaudaron 50 000 euros en tres días y el dinero sigue llegando.

patron(also: backer, sponsor)

patrocinador {m}

I am a patron of an organisation in Ireland called Women's Aid.

Soy uno de los patrocinadores de una organización irlandesa denominada Women's Aid.

We should not forget that the role played by the state as a patron of culture has always been significant, but never crucial.

No debemos olvidar que el papel del Estado como patrocinador de la cultura siempre ha sido significativo, pero nunca crucial.

Mr President, I declare an interest in this debate as patron of the Peace in Kurdistan campaign and a board member of the EU-Turkey Civic Commission.

– Señor Presidente, declaro un interés particular en este debate, ya que soy patrocinador de la campaña Paz en Kurdistán y miembro del consejo de administración de la Comisión Cívica UE-Turquía.

patron(also: patroness, backer, sponsor)

patrocinadora {f}

patron(also: employer)

patrono {m}

He is also patron of Peru and, specifically, of its capital, Lima.

Es patrono de Perú y de la Ciudad de Lima.

I am a patron of the BBC World Service Trust.

Soy patrono del BBC World Service Trust.

Today I commend your nation to the Madonna of the Dawn Gate and to Saint Casimir, Patron of Lithuania.

Hoy encomiendo vuestra patria a la Virgen de la Puerta de la Aurora y a san Casimiro, patrono de Lituania.

patron(also: boss, chief, employer, landlady)

patrona {f}

Birgitta is also a Swedish patron saint.

Birgitta es también Patrona de Suecia.

patron

cliente {m} [comm.]

It is smoked socially, often being shared between friends or family at home, or in dedicated bars and cafes that provide waterpipes to patrons.

Se fuma socialmente, a menudo se comparte entre los amigos o la familia en la casa, o en bares y cafés especiales que proporcionan pipas de agua a los clientes.

It is smoked socially, and is often shared between friends or family at home, or in bars and cafes that provide waterpipes to patrons.

Se fuma socialmente y a menudo se comparte con los amigos o la familia en la casa, o en bares y cafés que proporcionan pipas de agua a los clientes.

patron(also: client, customer, guest, punter)

clienta {f}

SYNONYMS

Synonyms (English) for "patronizing":

patronizing

arch- condescending- patronising