What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of oración (prayer) and de intercesión (of intercession).
Which one should you use?
While oración de intercesión is the standard term, you may also see Oración intercesora used in more formal settings or the informal Oraciones por los demás which literally means 'prayers for others'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, instead of Oraciones por los demás, you might use Plegarias por los demás. In Spain, the act of praying for someone (Rezar por alguien) might be expressed as Elevar una plegaria por alguien.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'intercessory prayers', you pluralize the noun to oraciones de intercesión, keeping intercesión in its singular form. The related verb form is interceder (to intercede).
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾaθjon de inteɾθesjon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, an oración de intercesión is often accompanied by the lighting of a candle, known as encender una vela, to symbolize the prayer remaining active after the person leaves the church.
- The word plegaria, often used as a synonym for prayer in these contexts, comes from the same root as the English word 'plead'.
- While oración is the most common way to say 'prayer', it also means 'sentence' in a grammatical sense or 'speech' in a general sense.
Examples in context
- Yo rezo oraciones intercesorasI pray intercessory prayers
- Rezo oraciones intercesoras todos los díasI pray intercessory prayers every day
- Creo en el poder de la oración intercesoraI believe in the power of intercessory prayer
- Ella realiza oraciones intercesoras regularmente por su comunidadShe regularly engages in intercessory prayer for her community
- Unámonos en oración intercesora por aquellos que lo necesitanLet's join together in intercessory prayer for those in need
- Ella hizo una oración de intercesión por su familia.She offered an intercessory prayer for her family.
- La oración de intercesión es fundamental en nuestra fe.Intercessory prayer is fundamental in our faith.
- Necesitamos una oración de intercesión para los enfermos.We need an intercessory prayer for the sick.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing their religious practice at home.
- Lucía¿Crees en el poder de la oración de intercesión?Do you believe in the power of intercessory prayer?
- MateoSí, Lucía, siempre rezo por los demás.Yes, Lucía, I always pray for others.
- LucíaYo también hago una oración de intercesión cada noche.I also offer an intercessory prayer every night.
- MateoEso es muy hermoso, Lucía.That is very beautiful, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
