rezo

prayer

noun RREH-soh Rare

Origin: From rezar (to pray), from Vulgar Latin *recitare.

Usage Note

Rezo is the act of praying or a prayer, often with a sense of personal, informal devotion rather than the formal liturgy (oración covers both prayer and sentence in grammar). The verb is rezar (to pray). Rezo del rosario (praying the rosary) is a common collocation. Distinguish from oración which is more formal and also means 'sentence' in grammar.

Examples

"El rezo del rosario comenzó al anochecer."

Natural Translation

The praying of the rosary began at nightfall.

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