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priest in Portuguese

priest in Portuguese is sacerdote, padre, presbítero — priest means a person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.

priest in Portuguese

sacerdote
noun
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
padre
noun
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
presbítero
noun
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.

What does "priest" mean?

  1. noun A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
    "The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar."
  2. verb To ordain someone as a priest.
    "He was priested in a ceremony at the cathedral."
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priest in a sentence

  • The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar.
  • She confided in the priest during confession.
  • He was priested in a ceremony at the cathedral.
  • After years of study, she will be priested by the bishop next month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "priest" in Portuguese?
"priest" in Portuguese is sacerdote, padre, presbítero. priest means: A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
How do you use "priest" in a sentence?
Example: "The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar." In Portuguese, "priest" is sacerdote, padre, presbítero.
Are there other ways to say "priest" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "priest": sacerdote, padre, presbítero.
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