Usage Note
Kumpesor is from Spanish confesor and refers to a Catholic priest who hears sacramental confessions. The term reflects the deep influence of Spanish Catholicism on Filipino religious life and language, and it remains in active use in parish and devotional contexts.
Examples
" Nagtapat siya sa kumpesor. "
Natural Translation
He confessed to the confessor.
Literal Translation
Confessed he to-the confessor.
" Humingi siya ng payo sa kanyang kumpesor. "
Natural Translation
He/She sought advice from his/her confessor.
Literal Translation
Asked he/she of advice from his/her confessor.
" Bago siya magdesisyon sa mahalagang bagay, lagi muna siyang lumalapit sa kanyang kumpesor para humingi ng patnubay. "
Natural Translation
Before he makes a decision on important matters, he always approaches his confessor first to ask for guidance.
Literal Translation
Before he decide on important thing, always first he approaches to his confessor to ask of guidance.
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