Spanish Conversation · Level 114
59 words
Spanish word
clérigo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkleɾiɣo/
Meaning
- masculine nounclergyman
Example
El clérigo rezó por la comunidad.
The clergyman prayed for the community.
More examples
Le pidió consejo al clérigo antes de la ceremonia.
He consulted the clergyman before the ceremony.
Core concept
Person who preaches and provides pastoral care to a community.
Common phrases
pedir consejo al clérigo
consult the clergyman
hablar con el clérigo
speak with the clergyman
Similar words
sacerdote: Performs official religious rites and administers sacraments within liturgical settings.
cura: Conducts worship and daily pastoral duties in a parish, offering counsel to residents.
párroco: Oversees a specific parish, managing church administration and pastoral care for parishioners.
pastor: Leads worship and teaches a congregation, especially in Protestant contexts.
Definition in Spanish
Miembro del clero encargado del cuidado espiritual de una comunidad y de oficiar ritos religiosos, como predicar y administrar sacramentos.
Word origin
From medieval Latin clericus, from Greek klerikos (related to kleros 'portion, lot'), originally meaning a church official appointed to pastoral responsibilities.
Usage tips
- In Catholic contexts sacerdote or padre often refers specifically to priests who celebrate the sacraments, while clérigo is a broader, more formal term.