The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Rezar is used to give 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 (Latin American 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 beg or plead: Used colloquially to express desperation. For example, Reza para que te den el trabajo (Beg/plead that they give you the job).

To recite repeatedly: Referring to repeating something over and over, often in an annoying way. For example, No me rezes lo mismo otra vez (Don’t recite the same thing to me again).

To insist or nag: Used informally to describe pestering someone. For example, Reza todo lo que quieras, no voy a cambiar de opinión (Insist/nag all you want, I’m not going to change my mind).

To complain excessively: A rude way of telling someone to stop whining. For example, ¡Ya deja de rezar tanto! (Stop complaining so much already!)

Examples

Examples of Rezar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de salir de casa, reza una oración. (Before leaving home, say a prayer.)

En la iglesia, recemos juntos por la paz mundial. (In church, let’s pray together for world peace.)

Antes de una entrevista importante, reza para tener confianza. (Before an important interview, pray for confidence.)

En momentos difíciles, recen por fuerza y guía. (In difficult times, pray for strength and guidance.)

Cuando celebramos el Día de Muertos, recemos por nuestros seres queridos fallecidos. (When we celebrate Day of the Dead, let’s pray for our deceased loved ones.)

En la boda de tu amigo, reza para que tengan un matrimonio feliz. (At your friend’s wedding, pray for them to have a happy marriage.)

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

En tiempos de dificultad financiera, recemos por provisión y estabilidad. (In times of financial hardship, let’s pray for provision and stability.)

En el Año Nuevo, recemos por un año lleno de bendiciones y oportunidades. (On New Year’s, let’s pray for a year filled with blessings and opportunities.)

Antes de comenzar un nuevo proyecto, reza por éxito y perseverancia. (Before starting a new project, pray for success and perseverance.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Rezar (to pray) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.