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    Obispos (en. Bishops)

    /o'βis.pos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Members of the episcopate, responsible for overseeing religious activities in a diocese.
    The bishops gathered at a council to discuss changes in doctrine.
    Los obispos se reunieron en un concilio para discutir cambios en la doctrina.
    High-ranking clergymen in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church.
    The bishop consecrated several new priests during the ceremony.
    El obispo consagró a varios nuevos sacerdotes durante la ceremonia.
    Religious figures of great influence and leadership in the community.
    The bishop spoke about the importance of peace in his homily.
    El obispo habló sobre la importancia de la paz en su homilía.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'episcopus', which means 'overseer' or 'head of the church'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    episcopate
    The body of bishops of a nation or region.
    episcopado
    diocesan bishop
    Bishop who has authority over a diocese.
    obispo diocesano
    to consecrate a bishop
    A religious ceremony by which a cleric is elevated to the rank of bishop.
    consagrar un obispo

    Related Words

    diocese
    Territory administered by a bishop.
    diócesis
    priest
    Clergyman who celebrates the sacraments.
    sacerdote
    cathedral
    Main church of a diocese, where the bishop resides.
    catedral

    Slang Meanings

    A person with a lot of authority who makes important decisions in their group.
    That guy thinks he’s the bishop of the neighborhood.
    Ese tipo se cree el obispo del barrio.
    Someone who behaves in a very formal or pompous manner.
    Don't be a bishop, relax a little.
    No seas obispo, relájate un poco.