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    Clérigo (en. Clergyman)

    /ˈkler.ɪ.go/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    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.