How to Say "Preacher" in Spanish

predicador

/pɾedikaˈdoɾ/

The English phrase "preacher" is translated into Spanish as predicador.

predicador is a noun referring to one who preaches.

Meaning: one who preaches (noun)

Which one should you use?

While predicador refers to the person who preaches, the act of preaching is la predicación.

To indicate a female preacher, use the form predicadora. The plural form of the noun is predicadores.

/pɾedikaˈdoɾ/

In some Latin American countries, the word predicador can be used informally to describe someone who is overly moralistic or likes to lecture others, regardless of their religious status.
The related verb predicar is often used in the idiomatic expression predicar con el ejemplo, which means 'to practice what one preaches'.
While predicador is the direct translation, Spanish speakers more commonly use pastor for a Protestant preacher or sacerdote for a Catholic one.

Bob se convirtió en un predicador.
Bob became a preacher.
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Yo el Predicador fui rey sobre Israel en Jerusalén.
I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
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El predicador advirtió a la multitud del azufre y del fuego eterno.
The preacher warned the crowd of brimstone and eternal fire.
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El predicador dio un apasionante sermón en la iglesia.
The preacher delivered an inspiring sermon at the church.

Elena and Alejandro are talking about a local church event.

Elena

El predicador habló durante una hora.
The preacher spoke for an hour.
Alejandro

¿Te gustó su mensaje, Elena?
Did you like his message, Elena?
Elena

Sí, es un predicador muy inspirador.
Yes, he is a very inspiring preacher.
Alejandro

Estoy de acuerdo contigo, Alejandro.
I agree with you, Alejandro.

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