Meaning
confessor
- A priest who hears confessions and gives absolution.
- A trusted confidant to whom one tells personal secrets.
In a sentence
Il sacerdote ascoltò le sue parole in qualità di confessore.
The priest listened to his words in his capacity as confessor.
Marco è sempre stato il confessore fidato di tutta la famiglia.
Marco has always been the trusted confidant of the whole family.
Non rivelerebbe mai quei segreti, nemmeno al suo confessore.
He would never reveal those secrets, not even to his confessor.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| confessore | masculine · singular |
| confessori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In figurative usage, it refers to a person you confide in completely.