Benditos (en. Blessed)

/benˈditi̯os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Those who have received a blessing.

The blessed are recognized for their good fortune.

Los benditos son reconocidos por su buena fortuna.

Fortunate or favored people.

The blessed ones in life always find reasons to smile.

Los benditos de la vida siempre encuentran motivos para sonreír.

From the Latin *benedictus*, which means 'blessed'.

blessed be

Expression used to give thanks or celebrate something positive.

benditos sean

there is nothing blessed

It refers to the absence of good or favorable things.

no hay nada bendito

to be a blessed one

It refers to someone who is considered very fortunate or beloved.

ser un bendito

blessing

Act of invoking divine protection.

bendición

to bless

Giving a blessing to someone or something.

bendecir

blessed

One who has the happiness of being happy or fortunate.

bienaventurado

It is used to refer colloquially to someone who is lucky.

That guy always wins at the casino; he’s a blessed one.

Ese tipo siempre gana en el casino; es un bendito.

Ironical use to refer to someone who is unaware of their good situation.

Look at how he lives, but he keeps complaining; he’s a blessed one.

Mira cómo vive, pero sigue quejándose; es un bendito.