This is the 5194th most frequent Portuguese word.
patrão
"Patrão" means "boss" or "employer" in English.
Here, 'patrão' is used in the context of a workplace, referring to the employer or person in charge.
O patrão chegou cedo ao trabalho hoje.
The boss arrived early to work today.
In this sentence, 'patrão' is used metaphorically or symbolically to represent God or a divine figure.
Minha avó sempre dizia que o patrão do céu está olhando para todos nós.
My grandmother always said that the boss of heaven is watching over all of us.
Here, 'patrão' is used to denote a manner or attitude of authority, illustrating a behavior rather than holding the actual position.