padre
Americannoun
plural
padres, padri-
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
Etymology
Origin of padre
1575–85; < Spanish, Portuguese, Italian: father < Latin pater
Example Sentences
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Su padre, Carlos Sheinbaum Yoselevitz, era ingeniero químico y empresario en el sector del curtido de cuero.
From Science Magazine • May 8, 2024
After running a routine check for arrest warrants, they quickly realized they were face to face with what so many had been searching for — the alleged pilfering padre.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024
He believes his bosses found out about his sexuality after he told a padre - a chaplain in the armed forces - that he was bisexual.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024
Y si un padre necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción, la espera puede durar aún más.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
“Captain Balan,” said the peregrine, “it is rude to whisper. We will proceed to swear the new officer in. Now, padre, if you please.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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