Orar (en. To pray)

/oˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To direct a dialogue to God or a deity in search of help, protection, or gratitude.

She prays every morning before starting her day.

Ella ora todas las mañanas antes de comenzar su día.

To make a request to a higher being, expressing wishes or needs.

In times of crisis, many choose to pray for peace.

En tiempos de crisis, muchos deciden orar por la paz.

To recite prayers or supplications in a religious context.

During Mass, prayers are collectively offered in community.

Durante la misa, se ora colectivamente en comunidad.

From Latin 'orare', meaning 'to speak, to ask'.

to pray for

To make a prayer on behalf of someone or something.

orar por

to pray silently

To raise a prayer without the words being heard.

orar en silencio

to pray with faith

To make a prayer with confidence and belief in the response.

orar con fe

prayer

Verbal or written expression of thoughts or feelings, often religiously.

oración

prayer (as in personal or informal prayer)

Act of reciting a prayer.

rezo

supplication

Solemn prayer that involves a supplication or call.

plegaria

To express someone's wishes informally.

When I want something good to happen, I sometimes say I will 'pray for that' among friends.

Cuando quiero que algo bueno pase, a veces digo que 'oraré por eso' entre amigos.