Spanish Conversation · Level 144
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Spanish word
predicador
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeðikaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounpreacher
Example
El predicador dio un sermón esta mañana.
The preacher gave a sermon this morning.
More examples
En la plaza, un predicador callejero hablaba con la gente.
In the square, a street preacher was talking to people.
Core concept
Person delivering sermons or moral exhortations from a pulpit or public platform.
Common phrases
predicador evangélico
evangelical preacher
predicador callejero
street preacher
Similar words
orador: Gives persuasive public speeches at ceremonies or meetings, relying on oratory skill.
pastor: Leads a small church congregation, offering spiritual guidance and organizing worship.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que se dedica a difundir creencias o mensajes morales, ya sea desde un púlpito religioso o en discursos públicos.
Word origin
The word is formed from the verb predicar 'to preach' plus the agentive suffix -dor, and predicar ultimately comes from Latin praedicare 'to proclaim'.
Usage tips
- Predicador normally signals religious or moral preaching and can sound judgmental or preachy in casual speech, while orador and portavoz are neutral terms for a public speaker.
Other meanings
- evangelistnoun
Related words
- predicarpreachverb
- predicaciónpreachingnoun
- predicadorafemale preachernoun