Rezado (en. Prayed)

/reˈθaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Prayer or invocation performed to request something from a deity.
She said a prayer for the health of her family.
Ella hizo un rezado por la salud de su familia.
Supplication or plea directed to God.
The prayer that night was very profound.
El rezado de esa noche fue muy profundo.
Recitation of certain established prayers.
The praying of the rosary is a tradition in many families.
El rezado del rosario es una tradición en muchas familias.
verb
To pray; the action of addressing God in prayer.
I always pray before going to bed.
Siempre rezo antes de acostarme.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'resatum', past participle of 'resare', which means 'to pray'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pray for
To ask God for something in prayer.
rezar por
to make a prayer
To perform a specific prayer.
hacer un rezado
to pray out loud
To recite a prayer audibly.
rezar en voz alta

Related Words

prayer
Expression of thoughts or feelings directed to God.
oración
supplication
Fervent plea or request.
súplica
plea
Prayer, especially of supplication.
plegaria

Slang Meanings

To make a prayer as a way of saying goodbye.
When someone goes on a trip, they always say to make a prayer for them.
Cuando se va alguien de viaje, siempre dicen que le hagan un rezado.
To say prayers to exaggerate a request for something.
If you keep praying like that, no one will believe you.
Si sigues rezando así, nadie te va a creer.