minister

a member of the government who is responsible for a particular area such as health or education

ministro, funcionario del gobierno

• the Minister for Health

Collocations minister of finance · cabinet minister

• The new minister for health has announced a major reform.

  El nuevo ministro de salud ha anunciado una importante reforma.

a person who leads religious services and teaches people about religion, especially in a Christian church

ministro religioso, sacerdote

• the minister of a church

Collocations church minister · religious leader

• The minister gave a sermon on forgiveness.

  El ministro dio un sermón sobre el perdón.

to manage or control something, especially an organization or department

administrar, gestionar

• minister to somebody/something

Collocations minister to the poor · minister to a hospital

• She ministers to the needs of the homeless.

  Ella atiende las necesidades de los sin hogar.

to serve or help someone, especially in a religious context

servir, ayudar

• minister to somebody/something

Collocations minister to the sick · minister to a congregation

• He ministers to the spiritual needs of his community.

  Él atiende las necesidades espirituales de su comunidad.

a religious service, especially in a Christian church

sermón, servicio religioso

• minister to somebody/something