English–Spanish
“clergyman” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkleɾiɣo/
Example
El clérigo rezó por la comunidad.
The clergyman prayed for the community.
How to say “clergyman” in Spanish
“Clergyman” in Spanish is clérigo.
Person who preaches and provides pastoral care to a community.
Example sentences with clérigo
Le pidió consejo al clérigo antes de la ceremonia.
He consulted the clergyman before the ceremony.
Tips for using clérigo
- In Catholic contexts sacerdote or padre often refers specifically to priests who celebrate the sacraments, while clérigo is a broader, more formal term.