predicatore
/pre.di.kaˈto.re/
The Italian word for preacher is predicatore.
The word refers to one who preaches.
Meaning: one who preaches (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun predicatore is derived from the verb predicare, which means to preach.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is predicatrice and the feminine plural is predicatrici. For a masculine plural group, use predicatori.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /pre.di.kaˈto.re/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the verb predicare is used in the common idiom predicare acqua e bere vino, which literally means 'to preach water and drink wine'. It describes a hypocrite who tells others to be virtuous while acting selfishly.
- The word predicatore shares the same Latin root as the English word 'predict'. While a 'preacher' delivers a message, a 'predictor' tells the future, but both come from the Latin 'praedicare', meaning 'to proclaim'.
- While predicatore describes a religious figure, it is often used pejoratively in Italian to describe a person who constantly gives unsolicited advice or lectures others.
Examples in context
- Tom è un predicatore.Tom is a preacher.Tatoeba #2786101 by Guybrush88, translation #2786102 by CK
- Bob diventò un predicatore.Bob became a preacher.Tatoeba #1554424 by Guybrush88, translation #464738 by CN
- Io, il Predicatore, sono stato re sopra Israele, in Gerusalemme.I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.Tatoeba #3545566 by Guybrush88, translation #2786946 by shekitten
- Il predicatore ha tenuto un sermone commovente.The preacher delivered a moving sermon.
- Il sacerdote ha pronunciato un discorso toccante.The preacher delivered a touching speech.
- Oggi un predicatore straordinario si è esibito in piazza.Today, an extraordinary preacher performed in the square.
- Il parroco della mia chiesa è un ottimo predicatore.The priest at my church is an excellent preacher.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are discussing a local event.
- MartinaChi parlerà alla cerimonia di domani?Who will speak at tomorrow's ceremony?
- AlessandroVerrà un predicatore molto famoso.A very famous preacher is coming.
- MartinaÈ un predicatore conosciuto in tutta Italia?Is he a preacher known throughout Italy?
- AlessandroSì, Alessandro dice che è bravissimo.Yes, Alessandro says he is very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “preacher” translations and entries predicatore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
