bendita
“bendita” means “blessed” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
blessed, holy
Also: consecrated
📝 In Action
El sacerdote nos roció con agua bendita.
A2The priest sprinkled us with holy water.
¡Bendita sea tu suerte!
B1Blessed be your luck!
darned, blessed
Also: confounded
📝 In Action
No puedo encontrar las benditas llaves.
B2I can't find the darned keys.
¡Esta bendita computadora no funciona!
B2This blessed computer isn't working!
saint, good soul
📝 In Action
Mi abuela es una bendita; nunca dice nada malo de nadie.
B1My grandmother is a saint; she never says anything bad about anyone.
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Quick Quiz: bendita
Question 1 of 2
Which of these means 'Holy Water'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'benedictus', which combines 'bene' (well) and 'dicere' (to speak). It literally means 'someone spoken well of' or 'blessed'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'bendita' to describe a man?
No, you must use 'bendito' for a man. 'Bendita' is strictly for feminine nouns and people.
Is 'bendita' the same as 'suertuda' (lucky)?
Not exactly. 'Bendita' implies a spiritual favor or a saintly quality, while 'suertuda' just means someone has good luck.