rezando
“rezando” means “praying” in Spanish (communicating with a deity or spiritual being).
prayingAlso: stating, muttering
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Ella está rezando en la iglesia por su abuela.
A2She is praying in the church for her grandmother.
Llevo tres días rezando para que deje de llover.
B1I've been praying for three days for it to stop raining.
Como viene rezando el dicho: más vale tarde que nunca.
C1As the saying goes: better late than never.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'recitare', which meant 'to read aloud' or 'to recite'. Over time, it specifically came to mean reciting religious texts or prayers.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'rezando' and 'orando'?
Both mean 'praying.' 'Rezando' is more common and can also mean reciting fixed prayers. 'Orando' is sometimes used for more personal, spoken-from-the-heart prayer, especially in Protestant communities.
Can 'rezando' be used for something other than religion?
Yes! It can be used when a sign or a proverb 'states' something, like 'the sign reads...' (el cartel está rezando...).