diácono
/ˈdjakono/masculine
The English word deacon is translated into Spanish as diácono.
diácono is a noun used to describe a clergyman who holds a rank directly below that of a priest.
Meaning: clergyman ranked directly below a priest (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is diácono. To refer to a female deacon, use the feminine form diácona. Additionally, the term diácono permanente is used specifically to refer to a permanent deacon.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjakono/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, diácono permanente refers to a man who can be ordained without being celibate, meaning he can be married.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the term diaconía is used to describe a social service center or a charitable outreach program, extending the religious meaning to social work.
- While the feminine diácona is grammatically correct, you will rarely hear it used in traditional Spanish-speaking Catholic circles where the role is historically male-only.
Examples in context
- El diácono permanente tiene una profunda vocación de servicio hacia los demás.The permanent deacon has a deep vocation of service towards others.
- El diácono ayuda mucho en la iglesia.The deacon helps a lot in the church.
- Ayer conocí al nuevo diácono.Yesterday I met the new deacon.
- El diácono preparó las lecturas para la misa.The deacon prepared the readings for the mass.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about their local church.
- Mateo¿Quién es el hombre que está allí?Who is the man over there?
- ElenaEs el diácono de nuestra parroquia.He is the deacon of our parish.
- MateoNo sabía que teníamos un diácono nuevo.I didn't know we had a new deacon.
- ElenaSí, llegó hace solo dos semanas.Yes, he arrived only two weeks ago.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deacon” translations and entries diácono, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
