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bendecir

ben-deh-SEER/ben.deˈsiɾ/

“bendecir” means “to bless” in Spanish (invoking divine favor or protection).

to bless

Also: to consecrate, to give thanks
VerbA2irregular ir
SpainLatin America
A kind figure with glowing hands gently touching the head of a smiling child, surrounded by soft golden light.
gerundbendiciendo
past Participlebendecido
infinitivebendecir

📝 In Action

Que Dios te bendiga hoy y siempre.

A2

May God bless you today and always.

El sacerdote bendijo la nueva casa de la familia.

B1

The priest blessed the family's new house.

Bendigo el momento en que decidí viajar por el mundo.

B2

I bless the moment I decided to travel the world.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • consagrar (to consecrate)
  • santificar (to sanctify)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • bendecir la mesa – to say grace / to bless the meal
  • bendecir los anillos – to bless the rings

Idioms & Expressions

  • caer como agua bendita – to arrive at the perfect time or be very welcome

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesbendijeran
yobendijera
túbendijeras
vosotrosbendijerais
nosotrosbendijéramos
él/ella/ustedbendijera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesbendigan
yobendiga
túbendigas
vosotrosbendigáis
nosotrosbendigamos
él/ella/ustedbendiga

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesbendijeron
yobendije
túbendijiste
vosotrosbendijisteis
nosotrosbendijimos
él/ella/ustedbendijo

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesbendecían
yobendecía
túbendecías
vosotrosbendecíais
nosotrosbendecíamos
él/ella/ustedbendecía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesbendicen
yobendigo
túbendices
vosotrosbendecís
nosotrosbendecimos
él/ella/ustedbendice
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Words that translate to "bendecir" in Spanish:

to bless→to consecrate→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: bendecir

Question 1 of 3

Which is the correct 'yo' form of bendecir in the present tense?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
bendición(blessing) — Noun
bendito(blessed / holy) — Adjective
bienaventurado(fortunate / blessed) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'benedicere', which is a combination of 'bene' (well) and 'dicere' (to speak). It literally means 'to speak well of'.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: benedictionFrench: bénir

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'bendecido' and 'bendito'?

Use 'bendecido' as a verb action (I have blessed). Use 'bendito' as an adjective to describe something holy (holy water = agua bendita).

Does 'bendecir' only apply to religion?

While primarily religious, it is also used figuratively to express being very grateful or lucky for something in your life.

Is 'bendecir' common in daily life?

Yes, especially in phrases like 'Dios te bendiga' (God bless you), which is a very frequent polite expression.