una oración
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In Spanish a prayer is una oración, and the verb "to pray" is orar. Latter-day Saints also say ofrecer la oración for offering a prayer in a meeting or at home.
Meaning: prayer to God (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| una oración | neutral |
| orar | verb |
| ofrecer la oración | LDS, meetings |
Prayers in LDS Spanish usually begin by addressing Padre Celestial (Heavenly Father), then give thanks, ask for help and end with En el nombre de Jesucristo. Amén.
Which one should you use?
The general word for "a prayer" outside church is una plegaria or una oración. Rezar is more usual among Catholics, while LDS speakers tend to say orar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Members address one another as hermano and hermana, so a leader may say Hermano Ruiz, ¿nos da la oración? before a lesson.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word oración also means "sentence" in grammar, but in a church context it always means a prayer.
Examples in context
- Padre Celestial, te damos gracias por este día.Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this day.
- Vamos a orar antes de comer.Let us pray before eating.
- En el nombre de Jesucristo. Amén.In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Example conversation
A family gathers for the evening prayer at home before bed.
- MamáNiños, es hora de la oración familiar.Children, it is time for family prayer.
- Papá¿Quién quiere ofrecer la oración esta noche?Who wants to say the prayer tonight?
- SofíaYo. Padre Celestial, gracias por nuestra familia.Me. Heavenly Father, thank you for our family.
