Spanish Conversation · Level 140
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Spanish word
sacerdotisa
Pronunciation
IPA/saθeɾðoˈtisa/
Meaning
- feminine nounpriestess
Example
La sacerdotisa dio la bendición al final.
The priestess gave the blessing at the end.
More examples
Después de la misa, la sacerdotisa saludó a los feligreses.
After the mass, the priestess greeted the parishioners.
Core concept
Female officiant leading a religious rite.
Common phrases
saludar a la sacerdotisa
greet the priestess
consultar a la sacerdotisa
consult the priestess
la sacerdotisa de la iglesia
the priestess of the church
Similar words
sacerdote: Cleric who conducts prayers and worship services at religious ceremonies.
bruja: Woman believed to practice magic or cast spells in folk or occult contexts.
Definition in Spanish
Término que designa a una mujer con funciones religiosas semejantes a las de un sacerdote.
Word origin
Derived from Spanish sacerdote with the feminine suffix -isa (ultimately from Latin -issa), marking a woman with functions like those of a priest.
Usage tips
- Many Spanish-speaking religious communities use other titles for women religious leaders, so written mentions frequently specify the denomination or the exact office.
Opposites
- laicalaywomannoun
Related words
- sacerdotalsacerdotaladjective