What is the Spanish word for "priest"?

Learn how to say "priest" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

priest

Spanish

sacerdote

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Alternative translations of "priest"

cura
presbítero
clérigo

Examples of how to use "priest" in Spanish

English
The village priest is a very kind man.
Spanish
El sacerdote del pueblo es un hombre muy amable.
English
The priest led the morning service.
Spanish
El sacerdote dirigió el servicio de la mañana.
English
I asked the priest for advice.
Spanish
Le pedí consejo al sacerdote.
English
A priest visited the hospital today.
Spanish
Un sacerdote visitó el hospital hoy.
English
The priest blessed the new home.
Spanish
El sacerdote bendijo la nueva casa.

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