Prelado (en. Prelate)

pre-la-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Sometimes used as a special term for a bishop or cardinal.
The prelate attended the bishops' meeting.
Ang prelado ay dumalo sa pulong ng mga obispo.
A high-ranking official in the church.
The prelate gave a sermon during the mass.
Ang prelado ay nagbigay ng sermon sa misa.
An overseer or leader of a religious community.
The prelate of our parish helped those in need.
Ang prelado ng aming parokya ay tumulong sa mga nangangailangan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prelate of the church
High official of the church with an important role in governance.
prelado ng simbahan

Related Words

church
A religious institution aimed at worship and community.
simbahan
bishop
A high-ranking church leader who oversees a diocese.
obispo

Slang Meanings

A person with a high position in the church, like a boss of the priests.
They welcomed the prelate at the church.
Sinasalubong ang prelado sa simbahan.
Often used jokingly for a person who is very religious.
Who’s that prelate, always preaching and preaching.
Sino ‘yang prelado na yan, parang preach ng preach.
A term for those powerful figures in the church who love drama.
That prelate, so dramatic during mass.
Ang prelado na 'yan, sobra sa drama sa misa.