How to Say "to revere" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to revere” is “adorar” — use 'adorar' when expressing extreme respect or worship, often directed towards a deity, idol, or a powerful abstract concept like the sun or a political ideology..
adorar
/ah-doh-rahr//a.ðoˈɾaɾ/
Examples
Los antiguos egipcios adoraban a muchos dioses.
The ancient Egyptians worshipped many gods.
Muchas culturas antiguas adoraban al sol.
Many ancient cultures worshipped the sun.
Los fieles entraron a la iglesia para adorar.
The faithful entered the church to worship.
Direct Object with Religion
Even in a religious sense, if you are worshipping a specific entity like 'Dios' or 'una deidad', you still use the 'a' because they are treated as persons.
venerar
/beh-neh-RAHR//be.neˈɾaɾ/
Examples
Es importante venerar las tradiciones de nuestros antepasados.
It is important to venerate the traditions of our ancestors.
Los fieles suelen venerar las reliquias de los santos.
The faithful usually venerate the relics of the saints.
Es una cultura que enseña a los niños a venerar a sus antepasados.
It is a culture that teaches children to revere their ancestors.
Muchos músicos jóvenes veneran la obra de este gran compositor.
Many young musicians revere the work of this great composer.
The 'Personal a' with People
When you are venerating a specific person (like a saint or a hero), you must put 'a' before the person's name or title, as in 'Venero a mi abuela'.
A Regular -ar Verb
Good news! This word follows the exact same pattern as 'hablar' or 'cantar' in every single form.
Venerar vs. Gustar
Mistake: “Me venera el chocolate.”
Correction: Me encanta el chocolate. Only use 'venerar' for intense, spiritual-like respect, not for things you simply enjoy eating or doing.
Adorar vs. Venerar
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