The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Rezar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to praying, for example: Reza por los enfermos. (Pray for the sick.)

Rezar is a -zar verb that undergoes a spelling change in certain conjugations, changing the ‘z’ to ‘c’ before the vowels ‘e’ and ‘i’.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Rezar (to pray) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Rezar generally means to pray or say prayers, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To pray: This is the most common meaning. For example, Reza por los enfermos (Pray for the sick).

To recite: It can also mean to recite something, often prayers or verses. For example, Reza el Padrenuestro (Recite the Lord’s Prayer).

To beg or plead: In a more figurative sense, it can mean to beg or plead for something. For example, Reza para que no llueva (Pray/beg that it doesn’t rain).

To insist or nag (colloquial): In some colloquial usage, it can mean to insist or nag about something. For example, ¡Reza para que te deje en paz! (Nag/insist so I’ll leave you alone!)

Examples

Examples of Rezar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de comer, recemos una oración. (Before eating, let’s pray.)

¡Reza por la salud de tu abuela! (Pray for your grandmother’s health!)

En momentos difíciles, recen juntos en familia. (In difficult times, pray together as a family.)

Amigo, reza para que encuentres la fuerza interior que necesitas. (Friend, pray to find the inner strength you need.)

Antes de viajar, recemos por un viaje seguro. (Before traveling, let’s pray for a safe journey.)

En la iglesia, recen con devoción. (In church, pray with devotion.)

Hijos, rezad por la paz en el mundo. (Children, pray for peace in the world.)

Cuando estés estresado, reza para encontrar calma. (When you’re stressed, pray to find calm.)

Cuando celebramos el cumpleaños de la abuela, recemos por su salud. (When we celebrate grandma’s birthday, let’s pray for her health.)

En tiempos de crisis, recen por la fuerza para superarla. (In times of crisis, pray for the strength to overcome it.)

Antes de tomar una decisión importante, reza por sabiduría. (Before making an important decision, pray for wisdom.)

Cuando enfrentes un desafío, reza por perseverancia. (When facing a challenge, pray for perseverance.)

En momentos de gratitud, recemos en acción de gracias. (In moments of gratitude, let’s pray in thanksgiving.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Rezar (to pray) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.