Preach in spanish
Predicar
pronunciation: pɹ̩edikɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
pronunciation: pɹ̩edikɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
In gestures
preach = predicar, sermonear, defender.
Example: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.more:
» do what + Posesivo + preach = predicar con el ejemplo.
Example: Because he neither believes nor does what he preaches, others find him repugnant, one of the reasons for their heavy-handed jokes at his expense.» like preaching to the choir = como predicar a los conversos.
Example: Since many who read my articles are writers I'm sure what I am about to say will come across like preaching to the choir.» practise what + Pronombre + preach = predicar con el ejemplo.
Example: The article is entitled 'Innovation in IT education - practising what we preach'.» preach + sermons = sermonear.
Example: Finally, if a critical abstract is written, it should not take sides on controversial questions or preach sermons on the abstractor's personal opinions.» preach to + the converted = predicar a los conversos, gastar saliva.
Example: Whereas summer reading programmes tend to preach to the already converted, outreach programmes can be taken to housing projects for low-income families.