How to Say "officiate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “officiate” is “celebrar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1neutral/formal
a religious ceremony
Examples
El director decidió celebrar la reunión de emergencia a las dos.
The director decided to hold the emergency meeting at two o'clock.
En esta iglesia, el sacerdote celebra misa todos los días.
In this church, the priest celebrates (holds) mass every day.
Formal Context
When used this way, 'celebrar' implies a formal or structured event, like a court session or a large conference.
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