patrone

Patrone is a term that can refer to different things depending on language and context. In German, Patrone is the singular noun for a cartridge or ammunition case used in firearms; the plural form is Patronen. The word is common in discussions of ballistics, munitions, and weapon handling.

Patrone is also used as a surname in various regions. As a family name, it appears in genealogical and historical records, though it carries no universal meaning beyond identifying individuals.

In other language families, related words derive from the idea of a patron or sponsor, such as patrono in Italian or patrón in Spanish. Patrone itself is not the standard modern form for those senses in those languages, and when encountered in texts it is often a proper name, brand, or untranslated loanword rather than a common noun.

Because of its varied uses, Patrone should be interpreted from context to determine whether it refers to ammunition, a surname, or another use.