Meaning
prelate
In a sentence
Quel prelato parla spesso con mio zio.
That prelate often talks with my uncle.
Hai visto il prelato in TV ieri sera?
Did you see the prelate on TV last night?
Non conosco bene quel prelato anziano.
I don't know that elderly prelate well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prelato | masculine · singular |
| prelati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mostly formal or historical; in everyday speech, specific titles like vescovo or cardinale are more common.
- Usually refers to high-ranking Catholic clergy; avoid using it for ordinary priests.
- Masculine noun: il prelato, i prelati. The feminine form is rare because the role is traditionally male.