Meaning
parish priest
In a sentence
Il parroco abita vicino alla piazza del paese.
The parish priest lives near the town square.
Hai già parlato con il parroco della chiesa?
Have you already spoken with the parish priest of the church?
Ieri il parroco non era in ufficio.
Yesterday the parish priest was not in the office.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| parroco | masculine · singular |
| parroci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use parroco for the priest in charge of a parish; prete is broader and more everyday.
- Often followed by di + place/church: il parroco di San Marco, il parroco del paese.
- Feminine forms are normally not used in Catholic contexts; the plural is parroci.