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    Predicar (en. Preach)

    /pɾeˈðikaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To teach or proclaim a religious or moral message.
    The pastor preaches every Sunday at the church.
    El pastor predica cada domingo en la iglesia.
    To assert or declare something with certainty.
    Experts preach that education is fundamental for progress.
    Los expertos predican que la educación es fundamental para el progreso.
    To recommend or urge someone to act in a certain way.
    He always preaches the importance of honesty.
    Siempre predica la importancia de la honestidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praedicare', which means 'to announce' or 'to proclaim'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    preaching in the desert
    To speak or do something without anyone paying attention.
    predicar en el desierto
    preaching the good news
    To announce a positive or hopeful message.
    predicar la buena nueva

    Related Words

    preaching
    Act of preaching.
    predicación
    preacher
    Person who preaches, especially in religious contexts.
    predicador
    sermon
    Speech or exposition given in a religious context.
    sermón

    Slang Meanings

    To talk a lot without having an impact.
    Don't pay attention to me, I'm just preaching.
    No me hagas caso, solo está predicando.
    To insistently recommend something.
    That friend is always preaching about the vegan diet.
    Ese amigo siempre está predicando sobre la dieta vegana.