padre
Americannoun
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father (used especially in addressing or referring to a priest or member of the clergy).
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a chaplain in military or naval service.
noun
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father: used to address or refer to a clergyman, esp a priest
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a chaplain to the armed forces
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of padre
1575–85; < Spanish, Portuguese, Italian: father < Latin pater
Example Sentences
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Padre Pepe's team are scrambling to help everyone submit their paperwork before the deadline.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Padre Tiago has threatened to eradicate American influence and to nationalize the United Fruit Co. plantations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Currently closures around SpaceX launches are managed by Cameron County, which includes the nearby city of Brownsville and the resort town of South Padre Island.
From BBC • May 4, 2025
Church figures who claimed to have experienced the stigmata wounds, including Padre Pio and Pope Francis’ namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, have inspired millions of Catholics.
From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024
Padre Leo heads back to Mexico with the food.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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