padre

pa-dre · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A Christian priest or chaplain, especially in the military.

  2. 2.

    (informal) A priest or clergyman.

Forms

plural: padres

Related words

See also: chaplain, clergy, father, priest
Synonyms: chaplain, father, priest

Etymology

From Spanish and Italian padre ("father"), from Latin pater ("father"). Adopted into English through contact with Spanish and Italian speakers.