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How to Say "blessing" in Spanish

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bendición

nounA2formal
Use 'bendición' when referring to a formal act of consecration, a prayer for divine favor, or the favor itself, often in a religious context.

Examples

El sacerdote dio la bendición al pan y al vino.

The priest gave the blessing to the bread and wine.

lujo

/LOO-ho//ˈluxo/

nounB1informal
Use 'lujo' informally to describe something that is a great advantage or privilege, like a fortunate circumstance, rather than a religious concept.
A towering, decadent chocolate ice cream sundae in a fancy glass, topped with whipped cream and a bright red cherry.

Examples

Para un escritor, el silencio es un lujo.

For a writer, silence is a luxury/privilege.

Me di el lujo de dormir hasta tarde hoy.

I gave myself the treat/indulgence of sleeping in late today.

¿Trabajar cuatro días a la semana? ¡Qué lujo!

Working four days a week? What a privilege!

Using 'darse el lujo'

The phrase 'darse el lujo de...' means 'to allow yourself the treat of...' or 'to indulge in...'. The verb following 'de' is always in the base form (infinitive).

Religious vs. Advantageous

Learners often confuse 'bendición' and 'lujo' by using the religious term for a fortunate situation. Remember, 'bendición' is for divine favor or religious acts, while 'lujo' describes a fortunate advantage or privilege.

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