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obispo

bishop

noun oh-BEES-poh Less Common
People & Society Religion

Origin: From Latin episcopus, itself from Greek episkopos (overseer).

Usage Note

Obispo refers to a bishop in the Catholic Church. In chess it refers to the bishop piece, though many Spanish speakers also use alfil (from Arabic al-fil, 'the elephant') for the same piece. The diocese headed by a bishop is an obispado.

Examples

"El obispo presidió la misa de Navidad."

Natural Translation

The bishop presided over the Christmas Mass.

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