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pontificate in Spanish

pontificate in Spanish is pontificado, pontificar, sentar cátedra — pontificate means the status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

pontificate in Spanish

pontificado
noun
The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
pontificar
verb
(intransitive) To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
sentar cátedra
verb
(intransitive) To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.

What does "pontificate" mean?

  1. noun The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
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What is "pontificate" in Spanish?

"pontificate" in Spanish is pontificado, pontificar, sentar cátedra. pontificate means: The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "pontificate": pontificado, pontificar, sentar cátedra.

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