sacerdotal
/saθeɾdotal/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for priestly is sacerdotal.
The adjective sacerdotal is used to describe something that relates to or concerns priests.
Meaning: of or relating to priests (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/saθeɾdotal/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term sacerdotal is used in legal contexts to describe the 'priestly seal' or sigilo sacerdotal, which refers to the absolute secrecy of the confession.
- While sacerdotal is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use the phrase de cura for 'priestly' in daily life. This is because cura is the common word for priest, whereas sacerdote is more formal.
- In certain historical Spanish texts, the root of sacerdotal appears in contexts relating to 'sacrifices', reflecting the ancient Greco-Roman origins of the word.
Examples in context
- Dedicó su vida al ministerio sacerdotal.He dedicated his life to the priestly ministry
- El orden sacerdotal es muy importante.The priestly order is very important.
- Ella estudia la historia sacerdotal de la región.She studies the sacerdotal history of the region.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are visiting an old cathedral.
- DanielMira esos antiguos libros sacerdotales.Look at those old priestly books.
- LucíaSon realmente hermosos y detallados.They are truly beautiful and detailed.
- DanielTienen un valor histórico muy grande.They have a very great historical value.
- LucíaTienes razón, Daniel, son impresionantes.You are right, Daniel, they are impressive.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
