The Conditional Mood of rezar is used to express what you would do in a hypothetical situation, for example: Rezaría por tu salud. (I would pray for your health.)

Rezar is a regular verb, so its Conditional conjugations follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Rezar (to pray) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

The Conditional (Indicative) of rezar is used to express what would happen or what someone would do in a hypothetical situation.

To pray or worship: For example, rezaría todas las noches antes de dormir. (I would pray every night before going to bed.) This is the most common meaning, referring to the act of praying or worshipping a deity.

To recite or repeat: For example, rezaría el rosario con mi abuela. (I would recite the rosary with my grandmother.) This meaning refers to reciting prayers or religious texts.

To beg or plead (colloquial): For example, le rezaría al profesor para que me aprobara. (I would beg the teacher to pass me.) In informal contexts, it can mean to beg or plead for something.

To insist or nag (colloquial, rude): For example, no me rezarías tanto si hicieras tus tareas. (You wouldn’t nag me so much if you did your homework.) In a rude or impolite way, it can mean to insist or nag someone repeatedly.

Examples

Examples of Rezar in the Conditional Mood

Si tuviera más tiempo libre, rezaría con más frecuencia. (If I had more free time, I would pray more often.)

Antes de un viaje importante, muchas personas rezarían por un viaje seguro. (Before an important trip, many people would pray for a safe journey.)

En momentos difíciles, algunos rezarían en busca de consuelo y guía. (In difficult times, some would pray for comfort and guidance.)

Durante una ceremonia religiosa, los fieles rezarían juntos en armonía. (During a religious ceremony, the faithful would pray together in harmony.)

Si tuviera dudas sobre una decisión importante, rezaría para encontrar claridad. (If I had doubts about an important decision, I would pray to find clarity.)

Antes de una cirugía delicada, la familia rezaría por el éxito de la operación. (Before a delicate surgery, the family would pray for the success of the operation.)

En tiempos de crisis, muchas personas rezarían por la paz y la resolución de conflictos. (In times of crisis, many people would pray for peace and conflict resolution.)

Si tuviera un ser querido enfermo, rezaría por su pronta recuperación. (If I had a sick loved one, I would pray for their speedy recovery.)

Antes de un examen importante, algunos estudiantes rezarían para calmarse y concentrarse. (Before an important exam, some students would pray to calm down and focus.)

En momentos de gratitud, rezaríamos para expresar nuestro agradecimiento. (In moments of gratitude, we would pray to express our thankfulness.)

Si tuviera un nuevo trabajo o proyecto, rezaría por el éxito y la sabiduría para afrontarlo. (If I had a new job or project, I would pray for success and wisdom to face it.)

Después de un desastre natural, las comunidades rezarían por la fuerza y la resiliencia. (After a natural disaster, communities would pray for strength and resilience.)

En momentos de incertidumbre, algunos rezarían para encontrar esperanza y dirección. (In times of uncertainty, some would pray to find hope and direction.)

Si tuviera un familiar en el ejército, rezaríamos por su seguridad y pronto regreso a casa. (If I had a family member in the military, we would pray for their safety and prompt return home.)

Antes de una competencia importante, los atletas rezarían por la fuerza y la determinación para dar lo mejor de sí mismos. (Before an important competition, athletes would pray for strength and determination to give their best.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.