Oración (en. Prayer)

/oɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Set of words that express a complete thought.

The prayer I wrote in class was very lengthy.

La oración que escribí en clase fue muy extensa.

Form of spiritual or religious communication.

At the end of the mass, everyone stood up to say a prayer.

Al final de la misa, todos se pusieron de pie para hacer una oración.

Expression of a desire or supplication.

She said a prayer for her grandmother's health.

Ella hizo una oración por la salud de su abuela.

From Latin 'oratio', which means speech or prayer.

to say a prayer

To make a supplication or prayer.

hacer oración

prayer of gratitude

Verbal expression made to give thanks.

oración de agradecimiento

intercessory prayer

Prayer made on behalf of others.

oración intercesora

to recite a prayer

To say aloud a written or memorized prayer.

recitar una oración

prayer

Act of praying or saying prayers.

rezo

supplication

Prayer made asking for something from God.

plegaria

invocation

Call or supplication to a deity.

invocación

To pray in a group

Let's all say a prayer together.

Vamos a hacer una oración todos juntos.

To talk to God

I told my friend that I always pray when I have problems.

Le dije a mi amigo que siempre voy a hacer oración cuando tengo problemas.