rezando
/reθando/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for praying is rezando.
The term refers to the act of addressing a deity or divine power through words or thoughts.
Which one should you use?
While rezando is used for repetitive or traditional prayers, such as reciting the Rosary, the word orando is frequently used in more formal or Protestant Christian contexts to describe the act of communicating with God.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the verb rezar is frequently used and you may also hear the expression elevar una plegaria to mean praying.
How does it change in a sentence?
rezando is the gerund form of the verb rezar and is used to express an ongoing action.
How do you pronounce it?
/reθando/
Did you know?
- The term oración can mean both 'a prayer' and 'a sentence' in grammar, reflecting the idea that a prayer is a structured utterance.
- In some Spanish speaking regions, the phrase rezar por alguien can be used figuratively to mean that a person is in such a desperate situation that only a miracle can save them.
- The word plegaria, used in the phrase elevar una plegaria, is closely related to the English word 'plea', emphasizing the act of begging or petitioning a higher power.
Examples in context
- Dile que estoy rezando.Tell her that I am praying.This sentence is useful for telling someone that you are currently rezando.Tatoeba #1741670 by Shishir, translation #1741564 by Amastan
- Estoy rezando en mi habitación.I am praying in my room.This sentence is useful for stating that you are rezando in a specific location.Tatoeba #1687280 by marcelostockle, translation #1686831 by Amastan
- Todos estamos rezando por Japón.We are all praying for Japan.This sentence is useful for expressing that a group is rezando for a specific cause or place.Tatoeba #789395 by Shishir, translation #789387 by CC
- Estoy orando por el bienestar de mi familia.I am praying for the well-being of my family.
- Muchas personas rezan en la iglesia todos los domingos.Many people pray at the church every Sunday.
- Le estoy rezando a Dios para que todo salga bien.I am praying to God for everything to go well.
- Estoy rogando para que todo se solucione pronto.I am praying for everything to be resolved soon.
- Voy a hacer una oración para que tengas un buen viaje.I am going to say a prayer for you to have a safe trip.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a difficult situation at work.
- AlejandroElena, ¿estás rezando por mi abuelo?Elena, are you praying for my grandfather?
- ElenaSí, estoy rezando por su salud cada noche.Yes, I am praying for his health every night.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias por estar rezando por él.Thank you so much for praying for him.
- ElenaDe nada, Alejandro, lo hago con mucho cariño.You're welcome, Alejandro, I do it with much affection.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
