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    Sacerdotes (en. Priests)

    /saseɾˈdotes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ministers of a religious cult responsible for officiating ceremonies and rituals.
    Catholic priests officiate mass every Sunday.
    Los sacerdotes de la iglesia católica ofician la misa cada domingo.
    In ancient Rome, priests were responsible for maintaining the worship of the gods.
    Roman priests performed sacrifices to appease the gods.
    Los sacerdotes romanos realizaban sacrificios para apaciguar a los dioses.
    In some cultures, priests are seen as intermediaries between the divine and the faithful.
    The priest heard the confessions of the parishioners.
    El sacerdote escuchó las confesiones de los feligreses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sacerdos', which means 'priest', derived from 'sacer' meaning 'sacred'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    priest and sacrifice
    It refers to the relationship between the role of the priest and the offering of sacrifices in rituals.
    sacerdote y sacrificio
    priest of faith
    It alludes to a person who leads or guides others in matters of faith.
    sacerdote de la fe

    Related Words

    priestess
    A woman who performs priestly functions.
    sacerdotisa
    clergy
    The group of priests of a religion.
    clero
    religiosity
    Attitude or inclination to practice a religion.
    religiosidad

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term sometimes used to refer to someone who is particularly kind or helpful.
    That guy is a true priest, he is always helping others.
    Ese tío es un verdadero sacerdote, siempre está ayudando a los demás.
    Someone who gives advice or moral guidance, like a 'priest' of urban wisdom.
    My friend is a life priest, he always knows what to do.
    Mi amigo es un sacerdote de la vida, siempre sabe qué hacer.