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