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How to Say ‘When I prayed’ in Spain Spanish

Al orar

ahl oh-RAHR

[ahl oh-RAHR]

💬 Usage Tip: Literally “when praying.” If you want to say “I,” add context: “Al orar, me sentí…”

🇪🇸 In Spain: Sounds natural in testimonies: “Al orar, encontré paz.”

Phrase Breakdown

Al

[ahl]

when; upon (doing)

“Al + infinitive” expresses a moment or circumstance: “Al orar” = “When praying / As I prayed.”

Example

Al orar, sentí que Jesús estaba conmigo.

When I prayed, I felt that Jesus was with me.

orar

[oh-RAHR]

to pray

Infinitive used after “al” to mean “when praying.” Often used in testimonies to describe a turning point.

Example

Al orar, encontré paz en Jesús.

When I prayed, I found peace in Jesus.

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