Spanish Conversation · Level 82
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Spanish word
apóstol
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈpostol/
Meaning
- masculine nounapostle
Example
¿Conoces al apóstol Pedro?
Do you know the apostle Peter?
More examples
La prensa la llamó el apóstol de la paz local.
The press called her the local apostle of peace.
Core concept
Representative officially sent to spread a doctrine.
Common phrases
el apóstol de la paz
apostle of peace
Similar words
discípulo: Devotes oneself to learning a teacher's instruction and practicing it closely.
misionero: Engages in organized outreach to introduce and reinforce a faith in new areas.
mensajero: Transmits information or orders from one person to another as their envoy.
seguidor: Aligns with and follows a person or idea, often as part of a group of supporters.
Definition in Spanish
Persona considerada mensajera o representante que recibe mandato para enseñar o propagar una doctrina; en el uso más conocido, los seguidores enviados por Jesús en el cristianismo.
Word origin
From Greek ἀπόστολος apostolos 'one sent' via Latin apostolus, originally a person dispatched as a messenger or agent.
Usage tips
- When naming a specific biblical figure Spanish typically uses the definite article (el apóstol Pedro), and in secular speech speakers often prefer líder or promotor to avoid a strong religious tone.
Other meanings
- evangelistnoun
Opposites
- herejehereticnoun
Related words
- apostólicoapostolicadjective