Capellanes (en. Chaplains)

/ka.peˈja.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Cleric or priest responsible for the spiritual assistance of a specific group.

The chaplain of the military unit offered a Mass before deployment.

El capellán de la unidad militar ofreció una misa antes del despliegue.

Cleric assigned to a hospital or institution, providing spiritual support to patients.

The chaplains in the hospital help patients find comfort during their difficult moments.

Los capellanes en el hospital ayudan a los pacientes a encontrar consuelo durante sus momentos difíciles.

Priest serving in a prison, offering religious support to inmates.

The prison chaplain organized a religious service for the inmates.

El capellán de la prisión organizó un servicio religioso para los reclusos.

From Latin 'capellanus', which refers to a priest in charge of a king's or noble's chapel.

army chaplain

priest who provides spiritual service in the armed forces.

capellán del ejército

prison chaplain

priest who works in prisons, providing spiritual support to inmates.

capellán penitenciario

hospital chaplain

priest assigned to offer spiritual care in a hospital setting.

capellán hospitalario

chaplaincy

office or position of a chaplain.

capellanía

chapel

small church or place of worship.

capilla

priest

ordained person who performs religious services.

sacerdote

Improvised religious service in unusual places.

They held a 'chaplain' in the field during the festival.

Realizaron un 'capellán' en el campo durante el festival.

Spiritual advisor in crisis situations.

During the disaster, volunteers acted as 'chaplains' for the victims.

Durante el desastre, los voluntarios funcionaron como 'capellanes' para las víctimas.