Parroquianos (en. Parishioners)

/pa-rró-ki-a-nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who frequent a stable place, such as a bar or a shop.
The regulars at the bar always greet each other.
Los parroquianos del bar siempre se saludan entre sí.
Regular customers who show loyalty to an establishment.
The regulars at the café are friends of the owner.
Los parroquianos del café son amigos del dueño.
Inhabitants of a parish, in a religious context.
The regulars attend Mass every Sunday.
Los parroquianos asisten a misa todos los domingos.

Etymology

It derives from 'parish,' which refers to an ecclesiastical district.

Common Phrases and Expressions

loyal regulars
Customers who always return to the same place.
parroquianos fieles
to be a regular
To be a habitual or regular customer of an establishment.
ser un parroquiano
the regulars of the neighborhood
People who live in an area and know each other in their gathering places.
los parroquianos del barrio

Related Words

parish
District under the administration of a church.
parroquia
customer
A person who buys services or goods.
cliente
attendee
A person who regularly attends an event or place.
asistente

Slang Meanings

People who spend a lot of time in the bar.
Those regulars never leave the bar.
Esos parroquianos no se van nunca de la barra.
Enthusiasts who feel at home in a place.
This place has many regulars who seem part of the family.
Este lugar tiene muchos parroquianos que parecen parte de la familia.