English–Spanish
“parish priest” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈparoko/
Example
Conocí al párroco después de la misa.
I met the parish priest after Mass.
How to say “parish priest” in Spanish
“Parish priest” in Spanish is párroco.
Priest who leads a parish and cares for its local congregation.
Example sentences with párroco
El párroco visitó a la familia tras el funeral.
The parish priest visited the family after the funeral.
Tips for using párroco
- In everyday conversation many speakers prefer padre or cura, while párroco appears more in formal or administrative church contexts.