la patrona

the boss

→ el
phrase Rare #45,477
the boss Depending on context, can also refer to the woman in charge of a household or establishment.
SP: La patrona nos recibió en la entrada.
EN: The lady of the house welcomed us at the entrance.

Ay, déjeme ir a preguntarle a la patrona.

Oh, let me go ask the lady of the house.

— Roma (2018)

La patrona y la vieja Nannina han estado magníficas.

The landlady and old Nannina were magnificent.

— Roma città aperta (1945)

La patrona, quería darme un vaso de agua.

The boss wanted to give me a glass of water.

— 8½ (1963)

Saluda a la patrona.

Say hello to the patron saint.

— La strada (1954)

Mejor apúrate en decirle a la patrona las noticias.

You'd better hurry up and tell the boss the news.

— El Auto De La Compadecida (2000)

Vos y la plata de la patrona.

You and the boss lady’s money.

— Diarios de motocicleta (2004)