How to Say "praying" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “praying” is “rezando” — A2 level.
Examples
Ella está rezando en la iglesia por su abuela.
She is praying in the church for her grandmother.
Llevo tres días rezando para que deje de llover.
I've been praying for three days for it to stop raining.
Como viene rezando el dicho: más vale tarde que nunca.
As the saying goes: better late than never.
The 'Doing' Form
Words ending in -ando are like the -ing form in English. They describe an action that is currently in progress.
Using it with 'Estar'
To say 'I am praying,' you must combine it with a helper verb: 'Estoy rezando.' You can't just say 'Yo rezando.'
Don't confuse with 'orar'
Mistake: “Using 'rezar' only for formal religion.”
Correction: While 'orar' is often seen as more intimate or Protestant in some regions, 'rezar' is the most common general term for praying in Spanish.
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