This is the 1145th most frequent Catalan word.
patronal
"Patronal" in Catalan means "related to employers or management."
In this sentence, 'patronal' refers to an organization representing employers.
La patronal està negociant amb els sindicats les condicions laborals.
The employers' association is negotiating labor conditions with the unions.
Here, 'patronal' denotes the collective entity or organization formed by employers.
Enguany, la patronal celebra el seu centenari de fundació.
This year, the employers' association celebrates its centenary.
In this context, 'patronal' identifies the governing body or leadership of the employers.