This is the 6905th most frequent Spanish word.
deán
"Deán" is Spanish for "dean," referring to a senior official in a chapter of canons in a cathedral or collegiate church.
In this context, 'deán' refers to a church official or hierarchical position within a cathedral setting.
El deán de la catedral presidió la misa dominical.
The dean of the cathedral presided over the Sunday mass.
Here, 'deán' denotes a specific individual who held the position in the past, emphasizing personal characteristics.
Mi abuelo recordaba al antiguo deán como una persona muy amable.
My grandfather remembered the former dean as a very kind person.
In this example, 'deán' highlights a professional role engaging in activities beyond traditional religious duties.