Ministro

ministernoun

Alternative meanings

minister
government official
cabinet member
leader or servant in a religious context, depending on context

Pronunciation

mee-NEES-troh

Root and affixes

Base form: ministro. It is a loanword used for minister in politics, government, or religion depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

ministro = minister
ministro sa gobyerno = government minister
opisyal = official or public officer
sekretaryo = secretary, government position
pangulo = president or leader

Related words and expressions

government
politics
law
president
official
country/nation

Meaning and usage notes

“Ministro” is understood in political contexts and can also appear in religious contexts. For a general official, “opisyal” is broader.