Inklingo

predicador

pre-dee-kah-dor/pɾeðikaˈðoɾ/

predicador means preacher in Spanish (a person who delivers religious or moral speeches).

preacher

Also: advocate
NounmB1
General
A friendly person standing behind a wooden podium, gesturing with open hands as if speaking to an audience.

📝 In Action

El predicador habló sobre la importancia del perdón.

B1

The preacher spoke about the importance of forgiveness.

Mi abuelo era un predicador muy respetado en su comunidad.

B1

My grandfather was a very respected preacher in his community.

Se ha convertido en un predicador de la vida sana y el ejercicio.

B2

He has become an advocate for healthy living and exercise.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • evangelista (evangelist)
  • orador (speaker/orator)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • predicador ambulantetraveling preacher
  • gran predicadorgreat preacher
  • predicador laicolay preacher

Idioms & Expressions

  • Fray Ejemplo es el mejor predicadorLeading by example is better than just talking.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "predicador" in Spanish:

advocatepreacher

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: predicador

Question 1 of 3

What does a 'predicador' primarily do?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
predicar(to preach)Verb
predicación(preaching/sermon)Noun
prédica(sermon/moral advice)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'praedicātor,' which means someone who announces or proclaims publicly.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: preacherFrench: prédicateur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'predicador' only used for Christians?

While most commonly used in Christian contexts, it can refer to anyone who gives religious or moral discourses in any faith, or even in secular (non-religious) contexts.

What is the difference between 'orador' and 'predicador'?

An 'orador' is any public speaker. A 'predicador' usually has a religious or moral message specifically.

Can I use 'predicador' for a woman?

In modern Spanish, you would change it to 'la predicadora' to refer to a woman.