el
masculine
/oˈβispo/
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Translation
bishop
Word origin
From Latin episcopus, borrowed from Greek episkopos ('overseer, guardian'), from epi ('over') plus skopos ('watcher'). The same Greek word gives English bishop and episcopal.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- episkopos
- English cognates
- bishop, episcopal
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralobispos
Examples
catedral.
The bishop led the mass in the cathedral.
pasada.
The new bishop arrived in the city last week.
, mueve diagonal.
In chess, the bishop moves diagonally.
bendijo fieles reunidos.
The bishop blessed the gathered faithful.
ceremonia.
Several bishops attended the ceremony.
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