No. 14,353 in Spanish
vicario
"Vicario" means "vicar" or "deputy," referring to someone acting as a substitute or representative, especially in religious contexts.
In a sentence
El vicario de la parroquia está organizando una actividad comunitaria.
The vicar of the parish is organizing a community activity.
Here, 'vicario' refers to a clergyman serving as a representative or deputy to a higher ecclesiastical authority, showing its role within religious contexts.
El actor desempeñó un papel vicario en la obra, reemplazando al protagonista.
The actor played a vicarious role in the play, replacing the protagonist.
In this instance, 'vicario' is used metaphorically to indicate substitution or representation, illustrating its broader figurative use.
La función del vicario general en la diócesis incluye asesorar al obispo.
The role of the general vicar in the diocese includes advising the bishop.
Here, 'vicario' is applied in an administrative ecclesiastical sense, denoting a specific hierarchical position within the church structure.
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