prayer

a short religious service or a request for help, guidance, etc., made to God or another god

oración, plegaria

• say/pray a prayer

Collocations prayer for peace · prayers before meals

• She said a prayer for her sick mother.

  Ella dijo una oración por su madre enferma.

a formal request to the government, an organization, etc., for something that you want

petición, solicitud

• make a prayer to sb/sth

Collocations prayer for aid · prayers of the people

• The villagers made prayers to the government.

  Los aldeanos hicieron peticiones a la gobierno.