How to Say "Rosary" in Spanish

rosario

/roˈsaɾjo/

The English word 'rosary' is translated into Spanish as rosario.

rosario refers to the Catholic prayer beads used during prayer.

Meaning: Catholic prayer beads (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain and some other Spanish-speaking regions, the informal phrase las Ave Marías is used to refer to the rosary.

/roˈsaɾjo/

In Spanish, the word rosario can be used metaphorically to describe a long, tedious series of things, such as a rosario de mentiras meaning a long string of lies.
Unlike the English 'rosary', which is almost exclusively religious, rosario is a common feminine given name for women in many Spanish-speaking countries.
The word rosario is also the name of a major port city in Argentina. Because of this, the word can refer to either the prayer beads or the city depending on the context.

Mi abuela reza el rosario todas las noches antes de dormir.
My grandmother prays the rosary every night before sleeping.
Nos reuniremos para rezar el rosario en la iglesia.
We will gather to pray the rosary at the church.
Las Ave Marías son una parte esencial de la oración del rosario.
The Hail Marys are an essential part of the rosary prayer.
Las cuentas del rosario son importantes para mantener la concentración durante la oración.
The rosary beads are important to maintain concentration during prayer.
Ella lleva un rosario en su mano.
She carries a rosary in her hand.
El rosario es de madera.
The rosary is made of wood.

Mateo and María are in a small gift shop.

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