ordenado
ordenádo with stress marks
ordained
From root: orden
Usage Note
Ordenado is derived from Spanish 'ordenado' and refers to a person who has been formally invested with holy orders in the Catholic Church. The term is used specifically in religious and ecclesiastical contexts in the Philippines.
Examples
" Ordenado na siyang pari. "
Natural Translation
He is already an ordained priest.
Literal Translation
Ordained already he priest.
" Isa na siyang ordenado na ministro ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
He/she is already an ordained minister of the church.
Literal Translation
One already he/she ordained minister of church.
" Bilang isang ordenadong ministro, may tungkulin siyang gabayan ang mga mananampalataya sa kanilang pananampalataya. "
Natural Translation
As an ordained minister, he has the duty to guide the faithful in their faith.
Literal Translation
As one ordained minister, has duty he-to guide the believers in their faith.
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