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confessor in Spanish

confessor in Spanish is confesante, confesor — confessor means a priest who hears people's confessions and grants absolution.

confessor in Spanish

confesante
noun
(Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism) A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution.
confesor
noun
(Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism) A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution.

What does "confessor" mean?

  1. noun A priest who hears people's confessions and grants absolution.
    "The old monk served as confessor to the whole village."
  2. noun Someone who admits to something, or who acts as a trusted listener for others' secrets.
    "She became the office confessor, hearing everyone's complaints."
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confessor in a sentence

  • The old monk served as confessor to the whole village.
  • She became the office confessor, hearing everyone's complaints.

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What is "confessor" in Spanish?

"confessor" in Spanish is confesante, confesor. confessor means: A priest who hears people's confessions and grants absolution.

How do you use "confessor" in a sentence?

Example: "The old monk served as confessor to the whole village." In Spanish, "confessor" is confesante, confesor.

Are there other ways to say "confessor" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "confessor": confesante, confesor.

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