How to Say ‘To tell the priest’ in Portuguese
Avisar o padre
ah-vee-ZAR oo PAH-dreh
[ah-vee-ZAR oo PAH-dreh]
💬 Usage Tip: avisar means to let someone know or give notice, not "advise". padre is a priest, while "father" in the family sense is pai.
Phrase Breakdown
Avisar
[ah-vee-ZAR]
to let know / to tell
To inform or warn someone about something.
Vou avisar a minha mãe.
I'll let my mum know.
o
[oo]
the (masculine singular)
Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.
O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.
The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.
padre
[PAH-dreh]
priest
A Catholic clergyman.
O padre celebra a missa.
The priest celebrates Mass.
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