el
masculine
/pɾeðikaˈðoɾ/
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Translation
preacher
Word origin
From Latin praedicator, from praedicare ('to proclaim, to preach'), from prae ('before') plus dicare ('to declare'). The same root gives English 'preach' and 'predicate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praedicator
- English cognates
- preach, predicate
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpredicadores
Examples
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The preacher spoke for almost an hour.
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A famous preacher visited our town.
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The preacher asked for silence before starting.
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Do you know the preacher from that church?
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The preacher told a story about forgiveness.
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