No. 6,905 in Spanish
deán
"Deán" is Spanish for "dean," referring to a senior official in a chapter of canons in a cathedral or collegiate church.
In a sentence
El deán de la catedral presidió la misa dominical.
The dean of the cathedral presided over the Sunday mass.
In this context, 'deán' refers to a church official or hierarchical position within a cathedral setting.
Mi abuelo recordaba al antiguo deán como una persona muy amable.
My grandfather remembered the former dean as a very kind person.
Here, 'deán' denotes a specific individual who held the position in the past, emphasizing personal characteristics.
Se espera que el deán participe en la conferencia sobre arquitectura sacra.
The dean is expected to participate in the conference on sacred architecture.
In this example, 'deán' highlights a professional role engaging in activities beyond traditional religious duties.
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