rezo
“rezo” means “prayer” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
prayer
Also: divine office
📝 In Action
El rezo de la mañana me ayuda a estar tranquilo.
A2Morning prayer helps me stay calm.
Escuchamos los rezos desde la calle.
B1We heard the prayers from the street.
I pray
Also: I recite
📝 In Action
Yo rezo todas las noches antes de dormir.
A1I pray every night before going to sleep.
Siempre rezo por la salud de mi familia.
A1I always pray for my family's health.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: rezo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these means 'The evening prayer'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'recitare', which means 'to read aloud' or 'recite'. Over time, it specifically came to mean reciting religious texts or prayers.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'rezo' and 'oración'?
In a religious context, they are often used as synonyms. However, 'oración' also means a grammatical 'sentence' in a classroom context, while 'rezo' only refers to the act of praying.
Does 'rezo' always have to be religious?
Mostly, yes. While it can figuratively mean 'I repeat something like a mantra,' its primary use is spiritual or religious.