priest

BrE /prɪst/ AmE /prɪst/

noun en → es

1 RELIGIOUS LEADER [singular] B1

a man who is an official of the Christian Church and whose job is to perform religious duties such as saying prayers, preaching, and performing ceremonies like weddings and baptisms

sacerdote, cura

  • the priest at a church

Collocations priest of the parish · local priest

  • The priest said mass this morning.

    El sacerdote celebró misa esta mañana.

2 SPIRITUAL LEADER [singular] B2

in some religions, a person who leads religious ceremonies and gives spiritual guidance to people in the community

sacerdote, líder espiritual

  • the priest of a temple

Collocations priest of a temple · spiritual leader in the community

  • The Buddhist priest gave us advice on meditation.

    El sacerdote budista nos dio consejos sobre meditación.