prayer

oración, plegaria

Palabras dirigidas a Dios u otro ser espiritual, normalmente para pedir ayuda o dar gracias.

En inglés sencillo: Words spoken to God or another spiritual being, often asking for help or giving thanks.

• We said a short prayer.
• He learned several prayers as a child.
• She whispered a prayer for her son's safety.

Cómo se usa: a prayer for someone/something (She said a prayer for her sick friend.)

Expresiones frecuentes: say a prayer, recite a prayer, prayer for someone, prayer book

oración, rezo

Acción de dirigirse a Dios u otro ser espiritual para pedir ayuda o dar gracias.

En inglés sencillo: The act of speaking to God or another spiritual being to ask for help or express thanks.

• Prayer gives her comfort.
• He spends a few minutes in prayer each morning.
• They turned to prayer during the difficult weeks.

Expresiones frecuentes: daily prayer, in prayer, through prayer, silent prayer

reunión de oración

Encuentro en el que varias personas se reúnen para rezar juntas a Dios.

En inglés sencillo: A meeting where people gather to speak to God together.

• Evening prayer begins at six.
• They gathered in the chapel for morning prayer.
• He attends prayer every Friday.

Sinónimos: prayer meeting, prayer service

Expresiones frecuentes: evening prayer, morning prayer, attend prayer, go to prayer