prior

el prior, la priora(
pryohr
)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. prior (masculine)
El prior del monasterio ofició la ceremonia religiosa.The prior of the monastery officiated at the religious ceremony.
b. prioress (feminine)
La persona elegida para leer el pasaje bíblico en misa fue la priora del convento.The person chosen to read the biblical passage at mass was the prioress of the convent.
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