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"Orar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to pray", and "rezar" is an intransitive verb which is also often translated as "to pray". Learn more about the difference between "orar" and "rezar" below.
orar(
oh
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rahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (religious)
a. to pray
Estamos todos orando para que se mejore tu hija.We're all praying for your daughter to get better.
a. to speak
El pastor oró a la multitud acerca de ayudar en el orfanato.The pastor spoke to the crowd about helping at the orphanage.
b. to make a speech
El candidato oró ante el público animándoles a seguir adelante con la campaña.The candidate made a speech to the public urging them to go ahead with the campaign.
rezar(
rreh
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sahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to worship)
a. to read
Como reza el cartel, no se permite cruzar aquí.As the sign reads, crossing is not allowed here.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
