Spanish Conversation · Level 14
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Spanish word
obispo
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈβispo/
Meaning
- masculine nounbishop
Example
El obispo llegó temprano a la iglesia.
The bishop arrived early at the church.
More examples
El nuevo obispo visitó la parroquia del barrio.
The new bishop visited the neighborhood parish.
Core concept
A diocesan cleric who oversees priests and parishes.
Common phrases
el nuevo obispo
the new bishop
la visita del obispo
the bishop's visit
el obispo de la diócesis
the bishop of the diocese
Similar words
párroco: Leads a single parish, conducting regular worship and managing church affairs.
cura: Conducts services at a local church and provides pastoral care and counseling.
sacerdote: Performs religious ceremonies and administers sacraments during worship.
Definition in Spanish
Miembro del clero que dirige una diócesis, con autoridad sobre los sacerdotes y la responsabilidad de conferir ordenaciones y supervisar las parroquias.
Word origin
From Greek episkopos 'overseer' via Latin episcopus into Old Spanish obispo, literally meaning one who watches over the diocese.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers often address a bishop with the honorific Monseñor in direct speech, and obispo does not mean the chess piece (that is alfil).
Opposites
- laicolaypersonnoun
Related words
- obispadobishopricnoun
- obispalepiscopaladjective