How to Say "pray" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pray” is “reza” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi abuela reza el rosario todas las tardes.
My grandmother prays the rosary every afternoon.
Por favor, reza por mi familia.
Please, pray for my family.
Él reza antes de dormir para estar tranquilo.
He prays before sleeping to be at peace.
One word, two jobs
'Reza' can be a statement (He prays) or a direct command (Pray!). You can tell which one it is based on the tone of voice or the context of the sentence.
The Z to C switch
Even though this word has a 'z', it changes to a 'c' when followed by an 'e' (like in 'recé'). This is just to keep the sound consistent in Spanish.
Using 'reza' for talking
Mistake: “Using 'reza' when you just mean 'to speak'.”
Correction: Use 'habla' for talking. 'Reza' is specifically for talking to a higher power or reading a formal text.
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