minister

ministro, ministra

Una persona que dirige un área del gobierno, como la salud o la educación.

En inglés sencillo: A politician responsible for one area of a government, such as health or education.

• The minister announced a new policy.
• She became minister of education last year.
• Several ministers attended the meeting.

Expresiones frecuentes: health minister, finance minister, government minister

pastor, pastora

Una persona que dirige una iglesia cristiana, predica, celebra servicios religiosos y ayuda a la gente.

En inglés sencillo: A Christian church leader who gives talks, leads religious services, and helps people.

• The minister led the service.
• Our minister visited my sick father.
• Two ministers spoke at the funeral.

Sinónimos: pastor, clergyman

Expresiones frecuentes: church minister, local minister

atender, cuidar

Ayudar o cuidar a alguien, especialmente si está enfermo o sufre.

En inglés sencillo: To help or care for someone, especially someone who is ill or suffering.

• She ministered to the sick.
• The nurses ministered to wounded soldiers.
• Who will minister to these lonely people?

Cómo se usa: minister to someone/something (Volunteers ministered to the needs of the refugees.)

Sinónimos: care for, tend to

Expresiones frecuentes: minister to someone, minister to needs