The Metal vs. The Color

'Oro' is a masculine noun, so you always use 'el' or 'un' with it. For example, 'el oro es caro' (gold is expensive).

Always Masculine: 'el oro'

Just like in English, you can use 'oro' to talk about anything that is very valuable, not just the metal. For example, 'Tu amistad es oro para mí' (Your friendship is gold to me).

Talking About Value

Extremely common, used for the metal, the color, and things of great value.

'Orar' vs. 'Rezar'

This word 'oro' is the 'yo' (I) form of the verb 'orar' (to pray) in the present tense. It tells you who is doing the action right now.

This is 'I pray'

In Spanish, you can often leave out the word for 'I' ('yo'). Simply saying 'Oro por la paz' (I pray for peace) is perfectly natural and common.

Omitting 'Yo'

A specific form of the verb 'orar' (to pray). It's used, but 'rezar' is often more common in casual conversation for recited prayers.

Discover the complete meaning of the Spanish word 'oro'. Learn its two main uses as 'gold' (noun) and 'I pray' (verb), see full conjugations for 'orar', and understand usage with examples.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

Practice Conjugations