Bendición (en. Blessing)

/ben.diˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Favor or grace granted.
The blessing of parents is fundamental in life.
La bendición de los padres es fundamental en la vida.
Gift or present received as a result of a divine action.
She considers health a blessing.
Considera la salud como una bendición.
Ritual or ceremony that invokes divine protection.
The priest offered a blessing before the ceremony.
El sacerdote ofreció una bendición antes de la ceremonia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'benedictio', meaning 'the act of saying well'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give the blessing
to offer protection or support.
dar la bendición
to receive the blessing
to be favored or protected.
recibir la bendición
blessing from heaven
an unexpected favor or luck.
bendición del cielo

Related Words

to bless
Act of invoking divine protection or favor.
bendecir
blessed
Person who has received a blessing.
bendecido
nuptial blessing
Ceremony that blesses a marriage.
bendición nupcial

Slang Meanings

Something that brings good luck.
That car is a blessing for my family.
Ese coche es una bendición para mi familia.
Unexpected help in difficult times.
Finding this job was a blessing in my life.
Encontrar este trabajo fue una bendición en mi vida.