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    Ministro (en. Minister)

    /miˈnistɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who is part of a government's cabinet.
    The Minister of Health presented new health policies.
    El ministro de Salud presentó nuevas políticas sanitarias.
    Representative of a church or religion.
    The minister conducted the religious ceremony.
    El ministro llevó a cabo la ceremonia religiosa.
    Person in charge of a specific area of worship or celebration.
    The minister delivered the homily during Mass.
    El ministro realizó la homilía durante la misa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'minister', which means 'servant' or 'helper'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Minister of the Interior
    Responsible for security and public order.
    ministro del Interior
    Minister of Economy
    Responsible for the country's economic policy.
    ministro de Economía
    Minister of Foreign Affairs
    In charge of diplomatic relations.
    ministro de Relaciones Exteriores

    Related Words

    ministry
    Government department responsible for a specific area.
    ministerio
    delegate
    Person who acts on behalf of a group or entity.
    delegado
    government
    Group of people who lead a state.
    gobierno

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes the term 'minister' is used to refer to someone who has a lot of power within an informal context.
    That guy is the office minister, everyone does what he says.
    Ese tipo es el ministro de la oficina, todos hacen lo que él dice.
    In some contexts, it can ironically refer to someone who meddles in everything.
    Don't be a minister, let us work in peace.
    No seas ministro, déjanos trabajar tranquilos.