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How to Say "recites" in Spanish

The Spanish word forrecitesis rezaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
verbA2
referring to repetitive spiritual chants
A person with eyes closed and hands folded together in a peaceful gesture of prayer.

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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