Rosario (en. Rosary)
/roˈsa.ɾjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A string of beads used to recite prayers as each bead is counted.
The priest carried a rosary in his hand during the mass.
El sacerdote llevó un rosario en su mano durante la misa.
A prayer or series of prayers recited with the rosary.
Every night, I pray the rosary before sleeping.
Cada noche, rezo el rosario antes de dormir.
verb
To pray the rosary.
They usually pray the rosary on Sundays at church.
Ellos suelen rosariar los domingos en la iglesia.
Etymology
From the Latin 'rosarium', which means 'garden of roses'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to pray the rosary
To practice prayer with the rosary.
rezar el rosario
to make a rosary
To create a rosary or organize prayers in their sequence.
hacer un rosario
Related Words
rosary of the Dawn
A rosary prayer that is recited at dawn.
rosario de la Aurora
rosary of the souls
Rosary dedicated to the souls in purgatory.
rosario de las almas
Slang Meanings
A rosary refers to the repetition of the same event or action.
It was a succession of consecutive birthdays without stopping.
Fue un rosario de cumpleaños consecutivos sin parar.
A place where someone meets or gathers to socialize.
That bar has become the gathering place for friends.
Ese bar se ha convertido en el rosario de los amigos.