Parroquiano (en. Customer)

/pa.ro.ki.'ja.no/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Person who belongs to or attends a specific parish.

Example sentence: The parishioner always arrives at the Sunday mass.

El parroquiano siempre llega a la misa de los domingos.

Definition: Regular customer of a bar or establishment.

Example sentence: The parishioner ordered his favorite drink from the waiter.

El parroquiano pidió su bebida favorita al camarero.

Definition: Member of a religious community who actively participates in its activities.

Example sentence: The parishioners collaborate in organizing events at the church.

Los parroquianos colaboran en la organización de eventos en la iglesia.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'parochianus', derived from 'paroquia', meaning religious community.

Phrase: loyal parishioner

Meaning: Person who shows loyalty and dedication to their parish.

parroquiano fiel

Phrase: to be a parishioner

Meaning: To frequently attend a place, such as a bar or a church.

ser parroquiano

Phrase: regular parishioner

Meaning: Regular customer of an establishment.

parroquiano regular

Related word: parish

Description: Territory or community under the supervision of a parish priest.

parroquia

Related word: congregation

Description: Group of faithful members of a parish.

feligresía

Related word: religion

Description: Set of beliefs and practices related to the sacred.

religión

Slang meaning: Regular customer of a bar.

Example: That guy is a parishioner; he is always here at this hour.

Ese tipo es un parroquiano, siempre está aquí a esta hora.

Slang meaning: Person who gets involved in the community.

Example: He is a parishioner; he always helps with the neighborhood activities.

Es un parroquiano, siempre ayuda en las actividades del barrio.