orando por ti
/oɾando poɾ ti/from spelling rules
The English phrase "praying for you" is translated into Spanish as orando por ti.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you are asking God for their well-being or help. While orando por ti is a direct translation of the continuous "praying for you", the simple present rezo por ti is also a very common way to express the same sentiment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the gerund orando (praying) and the prepositional phrase por ti (for you).
Which one should you use?
Use orando por usted instead of orando por ti when speaking to someone you address with formal respect, such as an elder or a stranger. In Spain, use orando por vosotros when praying for a group of people you are on familiar terms with. Use orando por ustedes when praying for a group of people in Latin American Spanish, or in any context in Spain when using the formal ustedes.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾando poɾ ti/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, people express this sentiment by saying te llevo en mis oraciones, which means 'I carry you in my prayers'.
- When someone tells you they are praying for you, a common cultural response is Dios te escuche, meaning 'May God hear you'.
- While orar and rezar both mean 'to pray', orar is often used for spontaneous conversation with God while rezar can imply the mechanical repetition of formal prayers.
Examples in context
- Estaré orando por ti.I'll be praying for you.This sentence is useful for expressing that you will be praying for someone using orando por ti.Tatoeba #13273766 by mexicanhere, translation #1839525 by CK
- Estimado Sr. García, quiero que sepa que estoy rezando por usted durante este difícil momento.Dear Mr. García, I want you to know that I am praying for you during this difficult time.
- Amiga, cuenta con mis oraciones y mi apoyo en todo momento.Friend, you can count on my prayers and support at all times.
- Quiero expresarle mi solidaridad mediante mis plegarias.I want to express my solidarity through my prayers.
- Hermanito, te tengo presente en mis oraciones todos los días.Little brother, I keep you in my prayers every day.
Example conversation
Daniel calls Elena to offer support during a difficult time.
- DanielSiento mucho lo que estás pasando, Elena.I am so sorry for what you are going through, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel, significa mucho.Thank you, Daniel, it means a lot.
- DanielNo te preocupes, estoy orando por ti.Don't worry, I am praying for you.
- ElenaMuchas gracias por tu apoyo.Thank you so much for your support.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
