reverendo
“reverendo” means “reverend” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
reverend, cleric
Also: minister
📝 In Action
El reverendo dio un sermón sobre la caridad.
B1The reverend gave a sermon about charity.
Hablé con el reverendo sobre mis dudas de fe.
B2I spoke with the clergyman about my doubts regarding faith.
reverend
Also: clerical
📝 In Action
Conocimos al reverendo Smith en la iglesia.
B2We met Reverend Smith at the church.
Su eminencia, el reverendo Obispo, llegó tarde.
C1His eminence, the Reverend Bishop, arrived late.
venerable, reverent
Also: respectable
📝 In Action
El templo era un lugar reverendo y silencioso.
C1The temple was a venerable and silent place.
Sus palabras tenían un tono reverendo que inspiraba calma.
C2His words had a reverent tone that inspired calm.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "reverendo" in Spanish:
cleric→clerical→minister→respectable→reverend→reverent→venerable→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: reverendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'reverendo' as a title, not just a description?
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Comes from the Latin word *reverendus*, which literally means 'that which is worthy of being revered' or 'that which must be respected.' It shares roots with the Spanish word for reverence, 'reverencia.'
First recorded: 15th century (as a title)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reverendo' only used for Christian clergy?
While most commonly associated with Christian priests or ministers, particularly Protestant denominations, it can sometimes be used formally to refer to highly respected religious figures in other faiths, though this is less common.
Is 'reverendo' a common everyday word?
'Reverendo' is a formal word. You will hear it in news reports, religious services, or when addressing clergy directly. If you want to talk about a priest casually in Spanish, you might use 'padre' or 'cura' instead.