Meaning
priest
In a sentence
Il prete parla con mia nonna ogni domenica.
The priest talks with my grandmother every Sunday.
Hai visto il prete davanti alla chiesa?
Did you see the priest in front of the church?
Quel prete non è venuto alla festa ieri.
That priest didn't come to the party yesterday.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prete | masculine · singular |
| preti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'prete' for Catholic priests; 'pastore' for Protestant ministers.
- 'Prete' is masculine only; no feminine form exists for female priests in Italian.
- Avoid 'sacerdote' in casual talk—it’s formal or liturgical.