The Present Tense of rezar is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions. For example, Rezo todas las noches antes de dormir. (I pray every night before going to bed.)

Rezar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Rezar (to pray) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Rezar generally means to pray or recite prayers, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To pray or recite prayers: For example, Yo rezo todas las noches antes de acostarme. (I pray every night before going to bed.)

To beg or plead: For example, Te rezo que me ayudes con esta tarea. (I beg you to help me with this task.)

To complain or nag (colloquial): For example, Mi mamá siempre reza que limpie mi cuarto. (My mom is always nagging me to clean my room.)

To curse or swear at someone (very rude): For example, ¡Te rezo, idiota! (I curse at you, idiot!)

Examples

Examples of Rezar in the Present Tense

Cada mañana rezo antes de comenzar mi día. (Every morning I pray before starting my day.)

Mis amigos y yo rezamos juntos en la iglesia los domingos. (My friends and I pray together at church on Sundays.)

¿Rezas antes de acostarte? (Do you pray before going to bed?)

Mi abuela reza el rosario todas las noches. (My grandmother prays the rosary every night.)

En momentos difíciles, rezo para encontrar paz interior. (In difficult times, I pray to find inner peace.)

Los fieles rezan durante la misa. (The faithful pray during mass.)

Antes de un examen importante, rezo para calmarme. (Before an important exam, I pray to calm myself.)

En nuestra familia, rezamos antes de cada comida. (In our family, we pray before every meal.)

Cuando estoy estresado, rezo para encontrar tranquilidad. (When I’m stressed, I pray to find tranquility.)

Los creyentes rezan por la paz en el mundo. (Believers pray for peace in the world.)

En momentos de duda, rezo para recibir guía espiritual. (In moments of doubt, I pray to receive spiritual guidance.)

Mis padres rezan por nuestra salud y bienestar. (My parents pray for our health and well-being.)

Antes de un viaje largo, rezo por un camino seguro. (Before a long trip, I pray for a safe journey.)

En tiempos de crisis, la gente reza buscando consuelo. (In times of crisis, people pray seeking comfort.)

Cuando enfrento un desafío, rezo por fuerza y sabiduría. (When facing a challenge, I pray for strength and wisdom.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Rezar (to pray) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.