What does benzer in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word benzer in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use benzer in Portuguese.

The word benzer in Portuguese means bless, give a blessing, bless yourself, , abençoar, benzer, abençoar, benzer. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word benzer

bless

verbo transitivo (dar a bênção)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

give a blessing

(fazer benzeduras)

bless yourself

verbo pronominal/reflexivo (religioso: fazer sinal da cruz)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")

abençoar, benzer

transitive verb (place, object: make holy)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O santo homem abençoou a nova casa.
The holy man blessed the new house.

abençoar, benzer

transitive verb (person: give a blessing to)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O padre abençoou a congregação.
The priest blessed the congregation.

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