oración de acción de gracias
/oɾaθjon de aɡθjon de ɡɾaθjas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for grace prayer is oración de acción de gracias.
The phrase oración de acción de gracias is used to refer to the formal act of giving thanks to God before or after a meal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'prayer of action of thanks'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Latin America, it is common to address God as Señor in formal grace prayers. In Spain, the term Bendícenos, Señor may be used in place of Bendice esta comida.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾaθjon de aɡθjon de ɡɾaθjas/
When do people say it?
In formal grace prayers, it is common to begin with the addressing phrase Padre celestial.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, acción de gracias is used both for the mealtime grace and for the holiday 'Thanksgiving' in North America.
- The word gracias comes from the Latin grātia, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'grace', meaning both favor and elegance.
- While oración de acción de gracias is the formal term, many Spanish speakers simply use the verb dar gracias to describe the entire act of saying grace.
Examples in context
- Padre celestial, te agradecemos por este alimento que hemos recibido. Bendice esta comida y concede que nos nutra y fortalezca. Que esta comida nos recuerde tu bondad y generosidad. Amén.Heavenly Father, we thank you for this food we have received. Bless this meal and grant that it may nourish and strengthen us. May this food remind us of your goodness and generosity. Amen.
- Hagamos una oración de acción de gracias antes de comer.Let's say a grace prayer before eating.
- La oración de acción de gracias fue muy breve.The grace prayer was very brief.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are sitting at the dinner table.
- DanielTodo está listo, Lucía.Everything is ready, Lucía.
- LucíaEspera, primero hagamos la oración de acción de gracias.Wait, let's say the grace prayer first.
- DanielTienes razón, Daniel lo olvidó.You're right, Daniel forgot.
- LucíaAhora sí, buen provecho.Now, enjoy your meal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acción, de, gracias, oración, CC BY-SA 4.0.
