Clérigo (en. Cleric)

/ˈkler.ɪ.go/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Member of the clergy who performs religious functions.
The cleric officiates the mass every Sunday.
El clérigo oficia la misa cada domingo.
Religious person who has been ordained.
The cleric was sent on a mission abroad.
El clérigo fue enviado a una misión en el extranjero.
Person of the church who spiritually guides the faithful.
The cleric offered counseling to those in need.
El clérigo ofreció consejería a los necesitados.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'clericus', meaning 'belonging to the clergy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Parish cleric
Priest in charge of a specific parish.
clérigo de la parroquia
To be in the hands of a cleric
To depend on the guidance of a religious person.
estar en manos de un clérigo
Cleric and faithful
Relationship between the religious leader and those who attend church.
clérigo y fieles

Related Words

Clergy
The collective of the clergy of a church.
clero
Priesthood
Ministry of those who perform religious acts.
sacerdocio
Catholicism
Religion practiced by many clerics around the world.
catolicismo

Slang Meanings

Pseudonym for referring to a spiritual counselor.
That situation requires a cleric; you should talk to him.
Esa situación requiere un clérigo; deberías hablar con él.
Colloquial term for a mentor in life matters.
I need a cleric to guide me through this personal crisis.
Necesito un clérigo para orientarme en esta crisis personal.