Predicando (en. Preaching)
/pre.diˈkan.do/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To talk about faith and religious principles to instruct or persuade.
The priest is preaching in the church every Sunday.
El sacerdote está predicando en la iglesia cada domingo.
To give advice or warnings about appropriate behavior.
He not only preaches but also practices what he teaches.
No solo predica, sino que también practica lo que enseña.
To announce or propagate an idea or belief.
She is dedicated to preaching about the importance of education.
Ella se dedica a predicar sobre la importancia de la educación.
Etymology
From the Latin 'praedicare', which means 'to announce publicly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
preaching in the desert
Speaking without anyone listening or paying attention.
predicando en el desierto
to preach by example
Demonstrating the principles being taught through actions.
predicar con el ejemplo
Related Words
preaching
The action of preaching.
predicación
preacher
A person who preaches.
predicador
Slang Meanings
To talk a lot without providing anything useful.
He is always preaching, but never solves anything.
Siempre está predicando, pero nunca soluciona nada.
To try to convince someone insistently.
Don't come preach to me about healthy living; I'm just hungry!
No me vengas a predicar sobre la vida saludable, ¡solo tengo hambre!