rezar
pray
Hablar con una divinidad o fuerza espiritual para pedir ayuda, dar gracias o expresar sentimientos de fe.
The Spanish verb "rezar" means "to pray" in English.
Meaning
- To pray: It refers to the act of communicating with a deity, God, or spiritual being, usually to express praise, request something, give thanks, or seek guidance.
Usage
- It is a regular verb of the first conjugation (-ar ending).
- Commonly used in religious contexts.
Parts of the word
- The base is "rez-", with the infinitive ending "-ar" that signals it is a verb of the first conjugation.
Synonyms
- orar (which is also "to pray," often more formal or literary)
- ** implorar** (to implore or beseech, a more intense form of pleading or praying)
- suplicar (to beg or plead)
Antonyms
Since "rezar" means "to pray," a direct antonym is a bit abstract, but related concepts might include:
- blasfemar (to blaspheme, to speak disrespectfully of sacred things)
- ignorar (to ignore, especially in religious context)
Additional meanings
- In some contexts, "rezar" can also mean to recite or to say a fixed text, for example, reciting prayers or formulas.
Example sentence:
- Ellos van a rezar juntos antes de la cena. — They are going to pray together before dinner.
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Examples
Mi abuela suele rezar todas las noches antes de dormir.verb
My grandmother usually prays every night before going to bed.
Ellos rezan antes de comer.verb
They pray before eating.
Ellos rezan en la iglesia por la noche.verb
They pray in the church at night.
Mi mamá y yo rezamos en la iglesia los domingos.verb
My mom and I pray in the church on Sundays.
Muchas personas rezan por la salud de sus familias.verb
Many people pray for the health of their families.
Los niños rezan cada noche en casa.verb
The children pray every night at home.
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