How to Say "abbot" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “abbot” is “abad” — B2 level.
Examples
El abad vive en el monasterio.
The abbot lives in the monastery.
Hablamos con el abad sobre la historia de la iglesia.
We spoke with the abbot about the history of the church.
El abad ejercía una gran influencia política en la región durante la Edad Media.
The abbot exercised great political influence in the region during the Middle Ages.
Always Masculine
This word is specifically for a male leader. If you are talking about a woman in the same position, you must use the word 'abadesa'.
Silent 'd' at the end
In many parts of Spain, the final 'd' in 'abad' is pronounced very softly, like the 'th' in 'thin,' or it might sound almost silent.
Don't confuse with 'abadejo'
Mistake: “Using 'abad' when talking about fish.”
Correction: Use 'abadejo' for the fish (cod/pollock) and 'abad' for the person in the monastery.
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