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La Palabra Del Dia: "rezar"

15
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rezar ( reh-sahr' )

verb ( to pray; to recite )

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1. Mi abuela era muy religiosa. Siempre se despertaba muy temprano y rezaba durante una hora como poco.

My grandmother was very religious. She would always wake up early and pray for at least an hour.

2. En la escuela nuestra maestra nos ponía a recitar las tablas de multiplicar.

In school our teacher would have us recite the multiplication tables.

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updated Oct 30, 2013
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
Mi abuela era muy religiosa. Siempre se despertaba muy temprano y rezaba durante una hora como poco. - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
I have never used *rezar* with multiplication tables, always *recitar* - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
Muchas gracias, Caiser. Agradezco sus correcciones. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Great post once more rac and Susy , I pray that you are both well and happy . - ray76, Oct 27, 2013
You always do such a great job. - katydew, Oct 27, 2013
Hi Annie, you could also say 1.- "... y rezaba por lo menos durante una hora." 2.- ... nos ponía a decir en voz alta las tablas de multiplicar." -- Annie, did you see my comments in your posts from the word "fortuna"? Me voy de vacaciones. - 00e46f15, Oct 27, 2013
Gracias a mis amigos. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Hola Rac. Cómo estás? - iana01, Oct 27, 2013
Thanks Suzy..yes, I saw your comments. All will be well, have a great time, amiga and come back to us safe. :) - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Hola Iana...it's good to see you amiga! - rac1, Oct 27, 2013

18 Answers

9
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De niño, rezaba el Padrenuestro antes de las clases en la escuela primaria.

As a child, I used to recite the Lord's Prayer before class in elementary school.

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updated Oct 29, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
De niño, rezaba el Padrenuestro antes de las clases en la escuela primaria. - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
Camino de regreso en el día. jeje - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Wow. Hola Noetol. Cómo estás? Que tengas un buen fin de semana. - iana01, Oct 27, 2013
Gracias, Iana. ¿Qué pasa? - Noetol, Oct 27, 2013
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Deberé rezar con más frequencia.I should pray more often.

updated Oct 28, 2013
posted by heliotropeman
¿Quiere decirme que Darth Vader no reza. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
? - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Hola Helio. - iana01, Oct 27, 2013
"Debería rezar/orar con más frecuencia." Hola Darth! - 00e46f15, Oct 28, 2013
9
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My grandpa prayed for all of his grandchildren daily.

Mi abuelo rezaba por para todos sus nietos diariamente.

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updated Oct 27, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
That's fantastic, Katy. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Mi abuelo rezaba por todos sus nietos diariamente. - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
Nice one Katya , looks like uncle Vanya. - ray76, Oct 27, 2013
I still am and I still do! - Jubilado, Oct 27, 2013
La imagen es interesante. Creo que los recuerdos de él también. Hola Katy. - iana01, Oct 27, 2013
Very nice Katydew.. - 00b5f6c6, Oct 27, 2013
Thanks for the corrections, Caiser. And everyone else, thanks... it really was a great thing in my life for him to be so faithful. - katydew, Oct 27, 2013
8
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Difference between orar y rezar:

"Rezar" means to recite a prayer, while "orar" means to pray. You use "rezar" when you say the Lord's Prayer. You use "orar" when you are talking or having a conversation with God.

You use "rezar" when you are repeating a prayer, and you use "orar" when you are not following a certain "formula" or "steps" by reciting prayers. "Orar" is a relaxed conversation with God, where you thank Him, praise Him, ask Him for forgiveness, and ask Him to help you with your certain needs.

Examples: "Yo rezo el Padre Nuestro."

"Antes de leer mi Biblia, yo oro al Padre para que me dé discernimiento sobre lo que voy a leer."

Muchos abrazos, mis amigos! I hope you could understand my English. Personally, I prefer orar than rezar! grin

I noticed that caiser already did the corrections, so I guess I can take the day off! smile

I'm off to church! Have a blessed Sunday!

updated Nov 4, 2013
edited by 00e46f15
posted by 00e46f15
El Señor esté con nosotros. - Jubilado, Oct 27, 2013
Thank you, Susy, for showing us the difference. I learned two new words today. - 0083f5dc, Oct 27, 2013
muy interesante, Lo he leído con mucha interesa - Aranjuez12, Oct 27, 2013
Sí, Suzy .. su pericia es muy valiosa y muy apreciada, amiga. Diviértete en México. Vuelve con nosotros sano y salvo. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Muchas gracias por sus comentarios. Me voy hasta el viernes, si Dios quiere. :-) - 00e46f15, Oct 28, 2013
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¿Quién escucha cuando yo rece rezo? Él que contesta.

Who listens when I pray? The one who answers.

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updated Oct 27, 2013
edited by Jubilado
posted by Jubilado
Buenos días, Sr. Jubilado. Cómo está? - iana01, Oct 27, 2013
Estoy bien pero ya es la noche y voy a dormir pronto (y quizá rezar un poco). Y espero que estés bien. - Jubilado, Oct 27, 2013
Perhaps the intent of the prayer is more important than the answer . Great post mate. - ray76, Oct 27, 2013
Hola Jubilado.. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
¿Quién escucha cuando yo rezo? Él que contesta. - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
8
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Algunas personas sólo rezan cuando tienen problemas .

Pero la luz siempre brilla siempre en la ventana para ellos.

Some people only pray when they have problems.

But the light always shines in the window for them.

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updated Oct 27, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Nice one Ray! - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Thanks rac , have a good one mate. - ray76, Oct 27, 2013
Hola Ray. - iana01, Oct 27, 2013
Hola Iana ¿ como estas ? - ray76, Oct 27, 2013
Bien, Ray. Gracias. Y tú? - iana01, Oct 27, 2013
Algunas personas sólo rezan cuando tienen problemas . Pero la luz siempre brilla en la ventana para ellos. - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
@ Caiser , I had a few things around the wrong way , this does not get easy does it ? Thanks mate. - ray76, Oct 27, 2013
7
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People usually pray for their family members and praise God during the prayer. It is good to pray for yourself as well.

La gente normalmente reza para los miembros de su familia y agradece a Dios durante la oración. es bueno rezar para ti mismo también.

updated Oct 27, 2013
posted by Sam_Cloud
La gente normalmente reza por los miembros de su familia y le da gracias a Dios durante la oración. es bueno rezar para ti mismo también. - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
Es verdad! - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
7
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Las manos que rezan es un estudio elaborado por Albrecht Dürer que sería incluido en una pintura por la misma artista y es el detalle famosísimo de una obra de arte a nivel mundial, junto con la mano del Dios de Miguel Ángel.

Praying hands is a study drawn by Albrecht Durer, that would be included in a painting by the same artist and is the most famous detail of an artwork worldwide, along with the hand of God by Michelangelo.

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updated Oct 27, 2013
edited by Naya_Dask
posted by Naya_Dask
:) - ian-hill, Oct 27, 2013
...La mano de Dios de Miguel Ángel. Michelangelo is one of a few people with the name translated to Spanish, along with popes and kings. - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
Thanks Caiser. I was wondering about that. :) - Naya_Dask, Oct 27, 2013
Awesome painting! - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Yes, I think so too. Hola amiga! - Naya_Dask, Oct 27, 2013
7
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Algunas personas creen que la mantis religiosa es un insecto que realmente está rezando.

Some people believe that the praying mantis is an insect that really prays.

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updated Oct 27, 2013
edited by Castor77
posted by Castor77
...que realmente está rezando. - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
Odd litlle creatures. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
7
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Con estas oraciones puedes rezar el rosario: / With these prayers you can pray the rosary:



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updated Oct 27, 2013
edited by iana01
posted by iana01
Muy bueno ... ¿cómo estás? - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Hola Rac. Estoy bien, gracias. Y tú? - iana01, Oct 27, 2013
Muy bien amiga. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Very interesting post Iana.. - 00b5f6c6, Oct 27, 2013
Gracia, iana. - Jubilado, Oct 27, 2013
7
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Rezaban hasta el paseo del parque de atracciones terminó.

New sentence: Rezaron hasta que terminó el viaje en el parque de atracciones.

They prayed until the amusement park ride was over.

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updated Oct 27, 2013
edited by 0083f5dc
posted by 0083f5dc
Rezaron hasta que terminó el viaje en el parque de atracciones. - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
Esto se parece a alguien que conozco. jeje - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Thank you, Caiser! - 0083f5dc, Oct 27, 2013
6
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I pray to God he survives.

Ruego a Dios que sobreviva.

Rezo a Dios para que sobreviva gracias caiser.

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updated Oct 27, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
If you want to use rezar: Rezo a Dios para que sobreviva - caiser, Oct 27, 2013
I love this picture - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
6
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Todos los seres humanos tienen la necesidad de rezar.

All human beings have the need to pray.

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updated Oct 27, 2013
posted by 00b5f6c6
Perfect! - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Thanks Rac :) I must say that today's word was very interesting to me, there is a lot of great posts. - 00b5f6c6, Oct 27, 2013
The little bird looks like praying as well. Very sweet Lilium :) - Naya_Dask, Oct 27, 2013
Gracias Naya :) Que tengas un buen dia!! - 00b5f6c6, Oct 27, 2013
6
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No reces en la escuela, no se permite.

Don't pray in school, it's not permitted.

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updated Oct 27, 2013
edited by Politically_Correct1
posted by Politically_Correct1
It always amazes me how some laws get passed. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
5
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Praying is like calling to God. Need His phonenumber?....double five.

Rezar es como llamar a Dios. ¿Necesitas Su número teléfono?....doble cinco.

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updated Oct 28, 2013
edited by Aranjuez12
posted by Aranjuez12
Me encanta este respuesta amigo. - rac1, Oct 27, 2013
Y estoy seguro de cada palabra :-) - Aranjuez12, Oct 27, 2013
I've come inlate on this one, but you get my vote, useful number to have. - annierats, Oct 27, 2013