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    Abad (en. Abbot)

    /aˈβað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title of a monk who presides over an abbey.
    Abbot Saint Benedict founded the Benedictine order.
    El abad San Benito fundó la orden benedictina.
    Religious leader in monastic communities.
    The abbot organized a spiritual retreat for all the monks.
    El abad organizó un retiro espiritual para todos los monjes.
    Authority figure in a monastery.
    The abbot made important decisions for the community.
    El abad tomó decisiones importantes para la comunidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abbas', which comes from Aramaic 'abba', meaning 'father'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Abbot of the abbey
    The spiritual leader of a monastic community.
    abad de la abadía
    To drive like an abbot
    To act with authority and responsibility.
    conducir como un abad
    The life of the abbot
    Monastic life and its practices.
    la vida del abad

    Related Words

    Abbey
    Community of monks under the direction of an abbot.
    abadía
    Monastery
    Place where monks live.
    monasterio
    Benedictine
    Related to the religious order founded by Saint Benedict.
    benedictino

    Slang Meanings

    Informal term for referring to a strict leader.
    That teacher is an abbot; he doesn't let any mistake pass.
    Ese profesor es un abad, no deja pasar ni un error.
    Used to describe someone very disciplined.
    At work, Juan is the abbot of the group, always organizing everything.
    En el trabajo, Juan es el abad del grupo, siempre organizando todo.