noun
Uncommon
padre
PAHD-ray
Padre (noun) means informal term for a priest or military chaplain. Example: “The soldiers asked the padre to say a few words before the mission.”
noun
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Informal term for a priest or military chaplain.
"The soldiers asked the padre to say a few words before the mission."
How to use padre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual or affectionate word for a clergyman, especially a military chaplain.
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Word forms
- Plural
- padres, padri
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese padre ("priest" or "father"), from Latin pater ("father").
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What does “padre” mean?
The word “padre” means informal term for a priest or military chaplain. In plain terms, a casual or affectionate word for a clergyman, especially a military chaplain.
How do you pronounce “padre”?
“Padre” is pronounced PAHD-ray (/ˈpɑdɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “padre” in a sentence?
Here is “padre” used in a sentence: “The soldiers asked the padre to say a few words before the mission.”
What part of speech is “padre”?
“Padre” is a noun.
Where does the word “padre” come from?
The word “padre” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese padre ("priest" or "father"), from Latin pater ("father").
Is “padre” a common word?
“Padre” is an uncommon word in modern English.
