rosario

rosary

noun rroh-SAH-ryoh Rare

Also means

series, string (of events)

Usage Note

Rosario refers primarily to the Catholic prayer beads and the devotional practice of reciting them. Figuratively, un rosario de desgracias (a string of misfortunes) is very common — the 'series of repetitions' meaning extends naturally from the repetitive nature of the prayer. It is also used as a given name.

Examples

"Mi abuela rezaba el rosario cada tarde."

Natural Translation

My grandmother prayed the rosary every afternoon.

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