Rezar vs. orar
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What is the common verb for "to pray". It seems I get mixed responses when I ask. Some use rezar and others orar, do these words have different meanings or is it a regional thing?
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updated MAY 25, 2013
posted by scottdoherty
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Rezar is used for saying prayers, like repeating prayers that are already written. Ex: "Voy a rezar un Padre Nuestro"
Orar is used for saying a prayer that is spontaneous and from your heart.
That is my understanding of rezar/orar.
Catholics use "rezar" a lot, because they do rosaries and a lot of repeating prayers.
Protestants use more "orar".
(I am a native Spanish speaker)
updated ABR 23, 2010
posted by 00e46f15
Thanks, Sylyon..that's very helpful. - --Mariana--, ABR 19, 2010
De nada. - 00e46f15, ABR 19, 2010
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Check out a previous thread: link text
Hope this helps!!
updated ABR 19, 2010
posted by Jason7R
Thanks for all the links Jason, Sorry, I should have checked before I asked - scottdoherty, ABR 19, 2010
No worries at all!! I am glad I revisited the posts as well!! :) - Jason7R, ABR 19, 2010
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Check this one out as well: link text
Have a great day!! 
updated ABR 19, 2010
posted by Jason7R
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http://kyreles.blogspot.com/2013/05/spanish-praying.html
updated MAY 25, 2013
posted by kyreles
