pastore
/pasˈto.re/masculine
The Italian word for pastor is pastore.
pastore is used to refer to a religious minister or priest.
Meaning: minister or priest (noun)
Which one should you use?
While pastore refers to a pastor, it is also a polysemous word that can mean a literal shepherd of sheep. If you are referring specifically to the priest in charge of a parish, a more precise and formal term is parroco.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form of pastore is pastori.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /pasˈto.re/.
Did you know?
- The term pastore is used in the name of the Pastore Maremmano Abruzzese, a famous Italian livestock guardian dog bred to protect sheep.
- The Italian word pastore is a cognate of the English word 'pasture', as both describe the environment and the role associated with tending livestock.
- In Italian literature and opera, a pastore often represents a symbol of rural innocence and simplicity, distinct from the urban influence of the church.
Examples in context
- Bob diventò un pastore.Bob became a pastor.This sentence shows the use of pastore to describe someone becoming a pastor.Tatoeba #1645072 by Guybrush88, translation #464693 by blay_paul
- Il pastore è nella chiesa.The pastor is in the church.This sentence shows the use of pastore to describe a pastor's location in a church.Tatoeba #11876910 by Guybrush88, translation #9692564 by MarijnKp
- Tom è diventato un pastore.Tom became a pastor.Tatoeba #9121470 by Bethanielle, translation #4495986 by CK
- Il sacerdote sta dando una benedizione alla congregazione.The pastor is giving a blessing to the congregation.
- Il parroco sta organizzando una messa speciale.The pastor is organizing a special mass.
- Il prete sta dando un sermone interessante.The pastor is delivering an interesting sermon.
- Don Carlo è molto amato dalla sua comunità.Pastor Carlo is well-loved by his community.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are discussing a local event.
- MartinaChi parlerà a domani?Who will speak tomorrow?
- MatteoIl nostro pastore farà un discorso.Our pastor will give a speech.
- MartinaÈ un uomo molto saggio.He is a very wise man.
- MatteoSì, il pastore aiuta tutti.Yes, the pastor helps everyone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pastor” translations and entries pastore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
