kura paroko
kúra paróko with stress marks
parish priest
Usage Note
Kura paroko is a compound from Spanish combining cura (priest) and párroco (parish priest), and is more specific than kura alone, emphasizing the administrative role of heading a parish. It is used in formal church contexts and when distinguishing parish leadership from other clergy.
Examples
" Bumati ang kura paroko sa amin. "
Natural Translation
The parish priest greeted us.
Literal Translation
Greeted the parish-priest to us.
" Ang kura paroko ay nagpahayag ng misa tuwing Linggo. "
Natural Translation
The parish priest celebrated Mass every Sunday.
Literal Translation
The parish-priest is-celebrated-mass every Sunday.
" Bago magsimula ang piyesta, humingi ng basbas ang mga residente sa bagong kura paroko na kararating pa lang sa parokya. "
Natural Translation
Before the fiesta began, the residents asked for a blessing from the new parish priest who had just arrived at the parish.
Literal Translation
Before begin the fiesta, asked of blessing the residents to-the new parish-priest that just-arrived only at-the parish.
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