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    Bendecir (en. Bless)

    /ben.deˈθiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To confer divine protection or grace to someone or something.
    The priest decided to bless the food before the feast.
    El sacerdote decidió bendecir los alimentos antes de la fiesta.
    To praise or give thanks for something.
    She always blesses her home for the happiness that is in it.
    Ella siempre bendice su hogar por la felicidad que hay en él.
    To consecrate or dedicate something to God.
    The community gathered to bless the new temple.
    La comunidad se reunió para bendecir el nuevo templo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'benedictus', which means 'well spoken.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bless the table
    To express gratitude and ask for the blessing of food before eating.
    bendecir la mesa
    to bless someone
    To wish the best for someone and ask for divine protection.
    bendecir a alguien
    Blessed be
    An expression used to thank or praise God.
    Bendito sea

    Related Words

    blessing
    The action of blessing; divine grace granted.
    bendición
    blessed
    One who has received a blessing or is full of benefits.
    bendecido
    Benedictine
    Related to the monks who follow the rule of Saint Benedict, known for their life of prayer and work.
    benedictino

    Slang Meanings

    To bless someone in the sense of thanking or valuing a person.
    Whenever he helps me, I tell him to bless him.
    Siempre que me ayuda, le digo que lo bendiga.
    To bless in a humorous context, as a way of saying that something is very good.
    This food is so delicious that I have to bless it.
    Esta comida está tan rica que la tengo que bendecir.