godfather
padrini
pah-DREE-noh
The padrino has a special bond with the godchild (figlioccio/a). In Italian culture, this role carries real social weight and lifelong responsibility. Also the Italian title of the famous Coppola film.
Il padrino di battesimo ha regalato una catenina d'oro.
The godfather gave a gold chain as a gift.
Ho scelto mio fratello come padrino per la cresima.
I chose my brother as godfather for the confirmation.