Spanish Conversation · Level 180
15 words
Spanish word
predicar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeðiˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbadvocate
Example
Ella predica la importancia del ejercicio.
She advocates the importance of exercise.
More examples
En su discurso, ella predica en contra de la violencia.
In her speech, she preaches against violence.
Core concept
A person addressing a crowd to persuade them of a belief or rule.
Common phrases
predicar la importancia de la salud
advocate the importance of health
predicar en contra de
preach against
predicar la paz
advocate peace
Similar words
aconsejar: Provides practical guidance or counsel to influence someone's actions.
recomendar: Endorses or advises a particular choice, highlighting its benefits.
persuadir: Seeks to win someone's agreement or feelings through reasoned persuasion.
animar: Urges or inspires someone gently to take action by offering support.
Definition in Spanish
Hablar en público para proponer o imponer una creencia, norma o consejo con intención persuasiva.
Word origin
Derived from Latin praedicare 'declare publicly', the verb in Spanish keeps the idea of publicly proposing or imposing a belief or norm.
Usage tips
- In workplace or formal settings predicar can come across as stiff or preachy, and adding reasons or a softer tone makes the message more persuasive.
Other meanings
- preachverb
- assertverb
Related words
- predicaciónpreachingnoun
- predicadorpreachernoun