Bendecido (en. Blessed)

/ben.deˈsi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Described as favored by God or by luck.
He feels blessed to have a loving family.
Se siente bendecido por tener una familia amorosa.
Refers to something that is fortunate or brings good luck.
Today has been a blessed day for him.
Hoy ha sido un día bendecido para él.
That has been sanctified or consecrated.
The place was blessed by the priest.
El lugar fue bendecido por el sacerdote.

Etymology

From the participle of the verb 'to bless', which comes from the Latin 'benedicere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be blessed
To feel fortunate or protected by higher forces.
estar bendecido
blessed by life
To be grateful for the positive experiences in life.
bendecido por la vida
blessed be this house
An expression of a wish for happiness and protection for a home.
bendita sea esta casa

Related Words

blessing
Action of blessing; a divine favor.
bendición
to bless
To confer a blessing or favor.
bendecir
blessed (adj.)
That has been blessed; a term of affection or devotion.
bendito

Slang Meanings

To feel fulfilled and fortunate.
After getting the job, I feel blessed.
Después de conseguir el trabajo, me siento bendecido.
To succeed in a project or situation.
With this new project, I feel very blessed.
Con este nuevo proyecto, estoy muy bendecido.