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Minister
ˈmɪnəstər
Extremadamente Común
300 - 400
300 - 400
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ministro/ministra, ministrar, ministro de culto, secretario/secretaria, pastor/pastora

Significados de Minister en español

La palabra "minister" en inglés se utiliza principalmente en contextos formales y se refiere a un miembro del gobierno encargado de supervisar un departamento específico, como el Ministro de Salud o el Ministro de Educación. En este sentido, la palabra se usa para describir a personas que ocupan altos cargos en la administración pública.

Ejemplos de uso:

  1. "The Minister of Finance announced a new budget." (El Ministro de Finanzas anunció un nuevo presupuesto.)
  2. "The Minister will address the nation tonight." (El Ministro se dirigirá a la nación esta noche.)

Además, "minister" también puede referirse a un líder religioso, especialmente en contextos cristianos. En este caso, se relaciona con alguien que guía y asiste a una congregación.

Ejemplos de uso:

  1. "The minister gave a sermon on Sunday." (El ministro dio un sermón el domingo.)
  2. "She is a minister at a local church." (Ella es ministra en una iglesia local.)

Frases comunes:

  • "The Prime Minister" (El Primer Ministro): se refiere al líder del gobierno en países como el Reino Unido.
  • "Cabinet minister" (ministro del gabinete): un miembro del gabinete que dirige un ministerio específico.

Contexto de uso:
El término "minister" se utiliza en situaciones formales, como discursos políticos, noticias y documentos oficiales. En contextos religiosos, se usa en ceremonias, servicios y reuniones de la iglesia.

Errores comunes:
Un error frecuente es confundir "minister" con "ministry", que se refiere al departamento o la oficina que un ministro dirige, no a la persona misma. Por ejemplo, "the Ministry of Education" (el Ministerio de Educación) es la entidad, mientras que "the Minister of Education" (el Ministro de Educación) es la persona que la dirige.

Palabras relacionadas:
Sinónimos: "secretary" (secretario, en algunos contextos gubernamentales), "clergyman" (clérigo, en contextos religiosos).
Antónimos: No hay un antónimo directo, pero "layperson" (laico) puede ser considerado en contextos religiosos.

Pronunciación:
La pronunciación de "minister" es /ˈmɪnɪstər/. Es importante prestar atención a la primera sílaba, que debe ser pronunciada con una "i" corta, similar a la "i" en "minuto".

Gramática y etimología:
"Minister" proviene del latín "minister", que significa "sirviente" o "ayudante". En inglés, se usa como sustantivo y puede tener formas plurales como "ministers".

Significados de Minister en español

ministro/ministra

Ejemplo:
The Prime Minister will address the nation tonight.
El primer ministro se dirigirá a la nación esta noche.
She is a minister in the government.
Ella es ministra en el gobierno.
Uso: formalContexto: Referring to a government official or religious leader
Nota: This is the most common translation of 'minister' in the context of government or religion.

ministrar

Ejemplo:
The nurse will minister to the needs of the patients.
La enfermera ministrará a las necesidades de los pacientes.
He ministers to the spiritual needs of the community.
Él ministra a las necesidades espirituales de la comunidad.
Uso: formalContexto: Referring to providing care, service, or support
Nota: This meaning of 'minister' is more related to providing assistance or support, often in a caring or religious context.

ministro de culto

Ejemplo:
He is a minister of the church.
Él es ministro de la iglesia.
The minister of the temple led the ceremony.
El ministro del templo guió la ceremonia.
Uso: formalContexto: Specifically referring to a religious leader
Nota: In a religious context, 'minister' can also be translated as 'ministro de culto' to specify a religious leader.

secretario/secretaria

Ejemplo:
She is the minister of education.
Ella es la secretaria de educación.
The meeting was attended by several government ministers.
La reunión fue asistida por varios secretarios de gobierno.
Uso: formalContexto: Referring to a government official responsible for a specific department
Nota: In some contexts, 'minister' can be translated as 'secretario' when referring to a government official overseeing a department.

pastor/pastora

Ejemplo:
The minister delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness.
El pastor pronunció un poderoso sermón sobre el perdón.
She is a dedicated minister of her congregation.
Ella es una pastora dedicada de su congregación.
Uso: formalContexto: Specifically referring to a Christian religious leader
Nota: In Christian contexts, 'minister' can be translated as 'pastor' or 'pastora' to denote a religious leader.

Los sinónimos de Minister

clergy

The clergy refers to ordained religious leaders who perform religious duties and ceremonies.
Ejemplo: The clergy member officiated the wedding ceremony.
Nota: While a minister can refer to a religious leader, clergy specifically denotes those who are ordained within a religious organization.

pastor

A pastor is a spiritual leader in a Christian church or congregation who provides pastoral care, guidance, and leadership.
Ejemplo: The pastor delivered a powerful sermon to the congregation.
Nota: A minister is a more general term that can encompass various roles, while a pastor specifically refers to a spiritual leader in a Christian context.

priest

A priest is a person ordained to perform sacred rituals and administer religious rites, especially in the Christian or Catholic tradition.
Ejemplo: The priest administered the sacrament to the parishioners.
Nota: While a minister can have a broader religious or secular role, a priest is specifically associated with performing religious ceremonies and rites.

Expresiones y frases comunes de Minister

Prime Minister

The head of government in many countries, often the leader of the cabinet and responsible for running the government.
Ejemplo: The Prime Minister addressed the nation on the new policies.
Nota: The 'Prime Minister' specifically refers to the head of the government, while 'minister' alone can refer to a member of the government with specific responsibilities.

Minister to

To attend to or take care of someone or something, especially in a compassionate or caring way.
Ejemplo: She ministered to the needs of the community by providing food and shelter.
Nota: This phrase uses 'minister' in a broader sense of providing care or assistance, rather than in an official governmental role.

Minister of Finance

A government official responsible for financial matters and budget planning.
Ejemplo: The Minister of Finance announced the new budget allocation.
Nota: Similar to 'Prime Minister,' this phrase specifies the role of the minister in charge of finance, distinct from a general ministerial position.

Foreign Minister

A government official who is responsible for managing a country's diplomatic relations with other nations.
Ejemplo: The Foreign Minister is meeting with diplomats from other countries.
Nota: This phrase refers to a ministerial position specifically dealing with foreign affairs, distinguishing it from a domestic ministerial role.

Minister of Education

A government official in charge of overseeing educational policies and systems.
Ejemplo: The Minister of Education announced reforms in the school curriculum.
Nota: Again, this phrase specifies the minister responsible for education matters, showing a specialized role within the government.

Ministerial duties

The tasks and responsibilities assigned to a government minister or official within their role.
Ejemplo: She performed her ministerial duties with dedication and diligence.
Nota: While 'minister' on its own can refer to any government official, 'ministerial duties' specifically highlights the responsibilities linked to a minister's office.

Health Minister

A government official responsible for healthcare policies and services.
Ejemplo: The Health Minister announced new measures to improve public health.
Nota: This phrase designates the ministerial role focusing on health matters, emphasizing a specific area of government responsibility.

Minister without portfolio

A government minister who does not have a specific department or area of responsibility.
Ejemplo: He was appointed as a Minister without portfolio in the new government.
Nota: Unlike regular ministers who oversee specific areas, 'Minister without portfolio' denotes a ministerial role without specific duties or responsibilities.

Ministerial meeting

A meeting involving government ministers to discuss and make decisions on official matters.
Ejemplo: The ministers convened for a ministerial meeting to discuss the upcoming policies.
Nota: This phrase refers to a specific type of meeting involving government ministers, highlighting its official and decision-making nature.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Minister

Min

Shortened form of 'minister'. It is commonly used in informal conversations.
Ejemplo: I'll talk to the min about that.
Nota: The slang 'min' is a casual abbreviation of 'minister'. It may be considered less respectful compared to using the full word.

Rev

Short for 'reverend', often used when referring to a minister of religion, especially in Christian contexts.
Ejemplo: The Rev will be leading the service on Sunday.
Nota: While 'reverend' specifically refers to a minister in a religious context, 'minister' has a broader application in official positions or services.

Preacher

A term commonly used instead of 'minister', particularly in informal or religious settings.
Ejemplo: Our preacher delivered a powerful sermon last Sunday.
Nota: Specifically associated with religious leaders who deliver sermons, 'preacher' carries a more colloquial and informal tone compared to 'minister'.

Pulpit

In some religious contexts, 'pulpit' can refer to the platform or lectern from which a minister delivers a sermon.
Ejemplo: The pulpit spoke out against social injustice.
Nota: While 'minister' is the official title of the person delivering the sermon, 'pulpit' refers to the physical structure or place from which the sermon is delivered.

Shepherd

A metaphorical term drawing from the idea of a shepherd leading and caring for a flock, used to describe a minister who guides and nurtures their community.
Ejemplo: The shepherd guided his congregation through troubled times.
Nota: Unlike 'minister' which is a formal title for a religious or government functionary, 'shepherd' evokes a pastoral and nurturing image within a religious context.

Minister - Ejemplos

The minister of finance announced new tax regulations.
El ministro de finanzas anunció nuevas regulaciones fiscales.
The church minister led the Sunday service.
El ministro de la iglesia dirigió el servicio del domingo.
The school principal is responsible for the students' education.
El director de la escuela es responsable de la educación de los estudiantes.

Gramática de Minister

Minister - Sustantivo (Noun) / Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lema: minister
Conjugaciones
Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): ministers
Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): minister
Verbo, tiempo pasado (Verb, past tense): ministered
Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): ministering
Verbo, tercera persona del singular presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): ministers
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): minister
Verbo, presente no en tercera persona del singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): minister
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
minister contiene 3 sílabas: min • is • ter
Transcripción fonética: ˈmi-nə-stər
min is ter , ˈmi nə stər (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Minister - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
minister: 300 - 400 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
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