What does rezar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word rezar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use rezar in Spanish.

The word rezar in Spanish means pray, say, recite, say, state, pray for, pray for. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word rezar

pray

verbo intransitivo (pronunciar oraciones)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Los fieles están rezando en la capilla. Julián rezó por su padre enfermo.
The faithful are praying in the chapel.

say, recite

verbo transitivo (oraciones: pronunciar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Las monjas estaban rezando el rosario.
They were saying the rosary.

say, state

verbo transitivo (texto: decir algo) (written)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El cartel rezaba «prohibido fumar».
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The poster in the hospital said "no smoking".

pray for

(orar para que suceda algo)

We are all praying for good weather for the wedding.

pray for

(orar por)

We are praying for John's mother.

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