Párroco (en. Parish priest)

/ˈpa.ɾo.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Person who exercises the pastoral ministry in a parish.

Example Sentence: The parish priest organized a special mass for Sunday.

El párroco organizó una misa especial para el domingo.

Definition: Priest in charge of the administration of a parish church.

Example Sentence: The parish priest has been in this community for over ten years.

El párroco ha estado en esta comunidad durante más de diez años.

Definition: Member of the clergy who assists the faithful of a parish.

Example Sentence: The faithful go to the parish priest for spiritual advice.

Los fieles acuden al párroco para recibir consejos espirituales.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'parochus', which means 'pastor' or 'related to the parish'.

Phrase: parish priest of the parish

Meaning: Priest who is in charge of the work of a specific parish.

párroco de la parroquia

Phrase: to consult the parish priest

Meaning: To seek advice or spiritual guidance from a parish priest.

hacer una consulta al párroco

Phrase: mass of the parish priest

Meaning: Eucharistic celebration led by the parish priest of a parish.

misa del párroco

Related Word: parish

Description: Christian community under the responsibility of a parish priest.

parroquia

Related Word: priest

Description: Person who performs religious functions in various traditions.

sacerdote

Related Word: ministry

Description: Pastoral service or function of a clergyman.

ministerio

Meaning: To refer to a parish priest in a colloquial manner.

Example: The old 'parish priest' always has an interesting story to tell.

El viejo 'párroco' siempre tiene una historia interesante que contar.