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    Clérigo (en. Clergyman)

    ˈkleɾiɣo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Member of the clergy in the Catholic Church.
    The clergyman offered a mass on Sunday.
    El clérigo ofreció una misa el domingo.
    Person who performs religious or spiritual functions.
    The clergyman had an important role in the community.
    El clérigo tenía un papel importante en la comunidad.
    Term used in historical contexts to refer to certain ministers of worship.
    In the Middle Ages, the clergyman had great influence.
    En la Edad Media, el clérigo tenía gran influencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'clericus', which derives from Greek 'klerikos', relating to inheritance or the clergy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    parish clergyman
    Refers to the clergyman who serves a specific parish.
    clérigo de la parroquia
    where there are clergymen, there are believers
    Indicates that in places with religious leaders, there are usually people of faith.
    donde hay clérigos, hay creyentes

    Related Words

    clergy
    Group of clergymen, ministers of religion.
    clero
    priesthood
    State or quality of those who have the position of clergymen.
    sacerdocio
    mass
    Celebration of the Eucharist, led by a clergyman.
    misa

    Slang Meanings

    Derogatory term used to refer to a clergyman as a very strict person.
    That is a clergyman's attitude.
    Esa es una actitud de clérigo.
    Colloquial use to describe someone who takes everything very seriously in religious matters.
    Don't be so clergyman, enjoy life.
    No seas tan clérigo, disfruta de la vida.