Bendición (en. Blessing)

/ben.diˈsi.on/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action and effect of blessing.
The priest's blessing was very significant for the community.
La bendición del sacerdote fue muy significativa para la comunidad.
Gift or divine favor that is received.
She believed that her success was a blessing from God.
Creía que su éxito era una bendición de Dios.
Permission or approval that is given.
I need my parents' blessing to be able to travel.
Necesito la bendición de mis padres para poder viajar.

Etymology

From Latin 'benedictio', which means 'the action of speaking well' or 'to bless.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

To give the blessing
To grant approval or permission.
dar la bendición
To take out the blessing
To receive an unexpected benefit.
sacar la bendición
Blessing from God
Expression that refers to a divine favor.
bendición de Dios

Related Words

To bless
Verb that means to invoke a blessing over something or someone.
bendecir
Curse
The action of cursing; the opposite of blessing.
malidición
Blessed
Adjective that describes someone who has received a blessing.
bendecido

Slang Meanings

Euphemism to refer to a positive aspect of life.
That new job is a blessing for me.
Ese nuevo trabajo es una bendición para mí.
Expression of gratitude or satisfaction.
What a blessing to be able to sleep well tonight!
¡Qué bendición poder dormir bien esta noche!