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padre

Syllabification: (pa·dre)
Pronunciation: /ˈpädrā/
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Definition of padre

noun

  • the title of a priest or chaplain in some regions.
  • informal a chaplain (typically a Roman Catholic chaplain) in any of the armed services.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, literally 'father, priest', from Latin pater, patr- 'father'

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