Padrone (Noun)
Meaning 1
An employer who exploits Italian immigrants in the U.S..
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The padrone charged the new immigrants exorbitant fees for passage and lodging, leaving them deeply in debt from the start.
- The young man from Sicily found himself bound to the padrone, working long hours for little pay and facing punishment if he disobeyed.
- The government investigated several cases of padrone-run businesses, revealing a web of corruption and abuse that targeted Italian laborers.
- Upon arriving in America, Giovanni discovered he was in the grip of a ruthless padrone who dictated every aspect of his life, including his wages and living conditions.
- After months of hard labor and little compensation, Alessandro managed to break free from the control of the padrone and find work on his own terms.
Meaning 2
An owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The padrone greeted us warmly and showed us to our room with a stunning view of the Tuscan countryside.
- After a long day of hiking, we stumbled upon a charming little trattoria run by a friendly padrone who recommended the best pasta dishes.
- The padrone of the small hotel was happy to share his knowledge of the local area and give us insider tips on where to eat and drink.
- We asked the padrone if he could help us book a table at the popular restaurant down the street, and he happily obliged.
- As we checked out of the pensione, the padrone pressed a few euros into our hands and told us to come back soon and visit again.