This is the 10106th most frequent Catalan word.
padrines
"Godmothers" or "grandmothers."
Here, 'padrines' refers to godmothers, indicating a familial relationship or religious sponsor role.
Les meves padrines em van regalar un llibre.
My godmothers gave me a book as a gift.
In this context, 'padrines' refers to women who are hosting or sponsoring an event.
Les padrines de la festa van preparar les postres.
The ladies hosting the event prepared the desserts.
Here, 'padrines' is used colloquially to refer to elderly women, showing a possible extension of the term.