Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Sponsor in Spanish: Patrocinador
Patrocinador · noun · pah-troh-see-nah-DOHR
Patrocinador is the Spanish noun for sponsor, while the verb to sponsor is patrocinar. In South America, auspiciador and auspiciar are common alternatives. The concept applies to everything from corporate event sponsorship to immigration sponsorship, though the specific phrasing may differ by legal context.
Pronounce patrocinador as pah-troh-see-nah-DOHR, stressing the last syllable. The verb patrocinar is pah-troh-see-NAHR.
La empresa es el patrocinador principal del festival de música.
The company is the main sponsor of the music festival.
Sponsor in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for sponsor, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| patrocinador | sponsor | pah-troh-see-nah-DOHR | Default, widely understood |
| patrocinar | sponsor | verb form — to sponsor | |
| auspiciador | sponsor | common in South America |
How Native Speakers Use Patrocinador
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Corporate sponsorship
Buscamos patrocinadores para la carrera benéfica del próximo mes.
We are looking for sponsors for next month's charity race.
Patrocinador is the standard business term for any financial backer of an event.
Using the verb form
La marca patrocina a varios atletas olímpicos de la región.
The brand sponsors several Olympic athletes from the region.
Patrocinar is a regular -ar verb and easy to conjugate.
South American variant
El canal de televisión es el auspiciador oficial del torneo de fútbol.
The television channel is the official sponsor of the soccer tournament.
Auspiciador is preferred in countries like Peru, Chile, and Ecuador.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Patrocinador
Using espónsor as a Spanish word
Incorrect: Necesitamos un espónsor para el evento.
Correct: Necesitamos un patrocinador para el evento.
While some informal contexts may borrow sponsor from English, the correct and universally accepted Spanish word is patrocinador. Using espónsor sounds like an unnecessary anglicism.
Confusing patrocinador with padrino
Incorrect: Mi patrocinador de bautizo me regaló una cadena de oro.
Correct: Mi padrino de bautizo me regaló una cadena de oro.
Padrino means godfather or ceremonial sponsor in a religious or personal context. Patrocinador is for commercial or financial sponsorship of events and organizations.
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Common Questions About Sponsor in Spanish
- How do you say sponsor in Spanish?
- The standard word is patrocinador (noun) or patrocinar (verb). In South American countries like Peru and Chile, auspiciador and auspiciar are equally common alternatives.
- What is the difference between patrocinador and auspiciador?
- They mean the same thing — both refer to a financial backer or sponsor. Patrocinador is more widely used across the Spanish-speaking world, while auspiciador is a regional preference in several South American countries.
- How do you say to sponsor an event in Spanish?
- The verb phrase is patrocinar un evento. For example, la empresa patrocina el evento cada año means the company sponsors the event every year. The noun for sponsorship is patrocinio.