la
feminine
/bendiˈθjon/
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Translation
blessing
Word origin
From Latin benedictio, from bene ('well') plus dicere ('to say'). English 'benediction' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- benedictio
- English cognates
- benediction, benedictory
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralbendiciones
Examples
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The priest gave his blessing to the couple.
gran .
Having good health is a great blessing.
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Grandma sends us her blessing from the village.
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We count the blessings we have each day.
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May this trip be a blessing for everyone.
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