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"Rezar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to pray", and "rogar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to beg". Learn more about the difference between "rezar" and "rogar" below.
rezar(
rreh
-
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.).
rogar(
rroh
-
gahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to implore)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to pray
Ruego a la Virgen de Guadalupe que escuche mi oración.I pray to the Virgin of Guadalupe that she hears my prayer.
