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“bless” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bendeˈθiɾ/

Example

La madre bendice a su hijo.

The mother blesses her son.

Illustration for bendecir (bless)

How to say “bless” in Spanish

“Bless” in Spanish is bendecir.

Uttering words to dedicate or consecrate a person, place, or thing and ask for protection or favor.

Full entry for bendecir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bendecir

El párroco bendijo el matrimonio de mis amigos.

The parish priest blessed my friends' marriage.

Tips for using bendecir

  • In nonreligious or casual settings speakers often choose neutral phrases like suerte or que te vaya bien rather than bendecir.

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