Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

frei

noun
fray
Definition
A title of respect used for someone who is free or not bound, especially in a historical context referring to a freedman or a gentleman.
Examples
  • O frei pregou sobre a importância da compaixão.
  • Frei João foi um exemplo de virtude e dedicação.
  • Em sua paróquia, o frei sempre ajudava os necessitados.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘frei’ is commonly used as a title for a monk in the Catholic Church, specifically for members of certain religious orders.
Synonyms
  • monge
  • religioso
  • freedman