patrocinar

Senses

1. 1.

   to sponsor

   To provide financial support for an event, person, or organization, typically in exchange for advertising

2. 2.

   to support, to back

   To give support or endorsement to a cause, initiative, or person

3. 3.

   to patronize

   To act as a patron of arts, culture, or charitable activities

Examples

• "A empresa decidiu patrocinar o time de futebol local."

  The company decided to sponsor the local soccer team.

• "Várias marcas patrocinam o festival de música todos os anos."

  Several brands sponsor the music festival every year.

• "O governo patrocinou a construção do novo hospital."

  The government backed the construction of the new hospital.

Usage

Commonly used in business and sports contexts. Typical collocations include "patrocinar um evento" (sponsor an event), "patrocinar um atleta" (sponsor an athlete), and "patrocinar uma equipe" (sponsor a team). The noun form is "patrocínio" (sponsorship) and "patrocinador" (sponsor).