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padre Synonyms
Another word for padre
Choosing another word for padre depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A chaplain in any of the armed services (informal).
Usage Example
"The soldiers gathered in the tent to speak with the chaplain before the long journey."
Strongest
chaplain
Strong
clergyman
minister
pastor
• noun (Context 2)
A Christian priest or minister, especially a Roman Catholic priest in Spain, Italy, or Latin America, or used as a title or form of address.
Usage Example
"The villagers greeted the local priest warmly as he walked through the town square."
Strongest
priest
father
Strong
cleric
ecclesiastic
Weak
parson
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Padre. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/padre