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Ministerio

Definition

A term primarily used in Spanish, "ministerio" can have several meanings depending on the context.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Refers to a government department or an administrative organization responsible for specific functions or public services.

Example sentence: The Ministerio de Educación (Ministry of Education) is committed to improving the quality of education in the country.

Sense 2:

Relates to a specific religious office or function within Christian denominations.

Example sentence: He was ordained as a ministerio in the Methodist Church and oversees the church's youth programs.

Sense 3:

Can refer to any ministry or organization working for a specific cause or goal, such as a humanitarian or charitable ministry.

Example sentence: Our church has a ministerio dedicated to providing food and shelter to homeless individuals in our community.

Sense 4:

In some Latin American countries, "ministerio" may colloquially refer to a local store or shop.

Example sentence: Let's grab some snacks from the ministerio before heading to the beach.