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How to Say "i recite" in Spanish

The Spanish word fori reciteis rezoA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1

rezo

verbA1
saying something repetitive or by heart
A person kneeling peacefully in a quiet garden with eyes closed and hands folded.

Examples

Yo rezo todas las noches antes de dormir.

I pray every night before going to sleep.

Siempre rezo por la salud de mi familia.

I always pray for my family's health.

The Spelling Change

Even though 'rezo' is normal, the verb changes 'z' to 'c' when followed by an 'e' (like in 'recé' or 'rece'). This keeps the sound soft like an 's'.

The Accent Mark

Mistake:Writing 'rezó' when you mean 'I pray'.

Correction: Use 'rezo' (no accent) for 'I pray' (now). Use 'rezó' (with accent) for 'He/She prayed' (past).

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