Misionero (en. Missionary)
/misi.oˈne.ɾo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Individual dedicated to spreading the faith in a specific place.
The missionaries traveled to remote regions to teach their religion.
Los misioneros viajaron a regiones remotas para enseñar su religión.
Person who provides humanitarian aid to needy communities.
The missionary organized a food collection campaign.
El misionero organizó una campaña de recolección de alimentos.
In the academic or social context, a missionary is someone who promotes a cause or ideology.
She is an environmental sustainability missionary.
Ella es una misionera de la sostenibilidad ambiental.
Etymology
From the Latin 'missionarius', which means 'relating to the mission'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
peace missionary
Individual who works to promote peace in conflict regions.
misionero de la paz
charity missionary
Person dedicated to helping the poor and needy.
misionero de la caridad
Related Words
mission
Task or activity carried out with a specific purpose.
misión
gospel
Set of teachings of the Christian faith.
evangelio
ministry
Activity dedicated to serving or helping in a religious context.
ministerio
Slang Meanings
Person very dedicated or passionate about a cause.
He is a recycling missionary, always promoting sustainability.
Es un misionero del reciclaje, siempre promoviendo la sostenibilidad.
Someone who does not easily give up in the face of adversity.
That girl is a missionary, she never gives up on her goals.
Esa chica es una misionera, nunca se da por vencida en sus objetivos.