Spanish Conversation · Level 126
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Spanish word
misionero
Pronunciation
IPA/misjoˈneɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounmissionary
Example
El misionero trabaja en la comunidad desde hace años.
The missionary has been working in the community for years.
More examples
La iglesia decidió enviar a un misionero al pueblo.
The church decided to send a missionary to the village.
Core concept
Religious worker sent to live and serve a community.
Common phrases
enviar a un misionero
send a missionary
misionero católico
Catholic missionary
Similar words
voluntario: Engages in voluntary community work, offering time and labor without pay.
sacerdote: Leads worship and administers sacraments as a church priest.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que se dedica a difundir una fe religiosa y a atender a comunidades con fines espirituales y sociales.
Word origin
From Latin missionarius 'one sent', from missio 'sending', originally applied to people dispatched to carry out religious missions.
Usage tips
- Denotes a religious assignment; for purely secular aid use voluntario or cooperante to avoid implying proselytizing.