Our Father in Spanish
The Catholic Spanish text of the Our Father begins with the words, "Padre nuestro, que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre," and concludes with "líbranos del mal. Amén." At Find A Prayer, we bring together these sacred words so you have the authentic text ready for personal prayer, parish Mass, or teaching loved ones at home. Christ taught this prayer to His disciples.
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke record the prayer. Speaking these petitions in Spanish joins you to many believers who pray them. In Catholic devotional life, the Spanish translation known as the Padre Nuestro serves as a daily foundation in liturgy and personal devotion.
Parish communities recite it at Mass, and families pray it across the decades of the Rosary. We begin with reverent adoration of the Father's holy name, ask for His kingdom to reign on earth, request our daily bread, and seek forgiveness while pledging to forgive others. Many people grew up hearing grandparents recite these petitions at night.
Others encounter the language for the first time in a parish setting. Knowing what each line means makes the Spanish easier to pronounce and to remember.
The Padre Nuestro in Spanish with English Translation
Padre nuestro, que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre; venga a nosotros tu reino; hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día; perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden; no nos dejes caer en la tentación, y líbranos del mal. Amén. (Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; lead us not into temptation, and deliver us from evil. Amen.)
The Traditional Catholic Our Father in English
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Family Heritage and Language
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of our family and the precious heritage handed down through generations of faithful believers. You hear our voices in every tongue, and You welcome the worship of every culture and community. We praise You for the beauty of the Spanish language, which has carried songs of adoration, tender bedtime blessings, and quiet rosaries in our family homes. Help us cherish the sacred words our parents and grandparents whispered before the altar. Strengthen our desire to pass this faith forward, so our children may speak to You with reverence and joy. When we gather across dinner tables and church pews, let our shared words create bonds of lasting affection. Keep our family grounded in Your mercy, and let the legacy of our ancestors inspire our daily walk with Christ. Amen.
A Line-by-Line Prayer Walking Through the Padre Nuestro
Lord God, we come before You in humble reverence, lifting every petition of the Padre Nuestro with sincere and seeking hearts. When we pray "Padre nuestro, que estás en el cielo," remind us that You are our loving Father who watches over us from eternity. As we say "santificado sea tu Nombre," teach us to honor Your holy name through pure speech, upright deeds, and quiet obedience. In asking "venga a nosotros tu reino," we welcome Your righteous reign into our homes, our workplaces, and our neighborhoods. When we surrender our ambitions with "hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo," grant us the grace to trust Your wisdom above our own limited understanding. In petitioning "Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día," we place our physical needs, our daily worries, and our spiritual hunger into Your open hands. When we plead "perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden," soften our stubborn hearts so we release every bitter grievance and extend the exact mercy we have received from You. As we conclude with "no nos dejes caer en la tentación, y líbranos del mal," protect our households from the snares of sin, spiritual apathy, and darkness. Guard our souls in Your abiding peace until we stand in Your heavenly presence. Amen.
A Prayer for a Bilingual Family Praying Together
Lord Jesus Christ, You gathered disciples from diverse backgrounds, and You rejoice whenever families join their voices in common prayer. We ask Your blessing upon our household as we pray across two languages, blending English and Spanish in our morning devotions and evening blessings. Where our pronunciation feels uncertain or our vocabulary falters, let Your Holy Spirit supply patience, gentle humor, and understanding. Draw our grandparents, parents, and children together around the dinner table and in the parish pews. Help our younger generation appreciate the Spanish prayers that sustained their elders through seasons of trial and migration. Help our older generation take delight in seeing the ancient faith flourish in new tongues and customs. Remove all division, frustration, or embarrassment from our speech, and let our bilingual prayers weave a stronger cord of love within our home. May our family always stand as a sanctuary of hospitality, reconciliation, and steadfast devotion to Your holy name. Amen.
A One-Line Catholic Prayer for Learning the Padre Nuestro
Loving Father, grant us patience and clear voices as we learn to pray the sacred words of the Padre Nuestro together today. Amen.
Scripture to pray
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.— Matthew 6:9 (KJV)
And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.— Luke 11:2 (KJV)
Frequently asked questions
What are the words of the Our Father in Spanish?
The traditional Catholic words of the Our Father in Spanish are: 'Padre nuestro, que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre; venga a nosotros tu reino; hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día; perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden; no nos dejes caer en la tentación, y líbranos del mal. Amén.' This is the traditional Catholic liturgical wording.
How do you say the Lord's Prayer in Spanish?
In Spanish, the Lord's Prayer is called the 'Padre Nuestro.' To pray it, you recite the opening invocation 'Padre nuestro, que estás en el cielo' followed by the petitions addressing God's honor, the coming of His kingdom, daily bread, forgiveness, and deliverance from evil. Catholics pray it at Mass and in the Rosary.
Why do some Spanish versions say 'deudas' instead of 'ofensas'?
The difference in wording reflects different translation traditions between Catholic liturgy and certain Protestant Bibles. Many Protestant Spanish versions, such as the historic Reina-Valera translation, use 'deudas' (debts) and 'deudores' (debtors) to translate Matthew 6:12. Catholic liturgical practice uses 'ofensas' (offenses or trespasses) and 'los que nos ofenden' (those who offend us). In addition, many Protestant Spanish Bibles add the ending 'porque tuyo es el reino, y el poder, y la gloria' to the prayer, while at Catholic Mass that ending is a separate acclamation after the Our Father.
How do you pronounce Padre Nuestro?
Pronounce Padre as 'PAH-dray' and nuestro as 'NWEH-stroh.' Other words include cielo, pronounced 'SYEH-loh,' pan, pronounced 'pahn,' and amén, which takes an accent on the final syllable as 'ah-MEN.' In Spanish, the letter 'j' and 'g' before e or i sound like a soft 'h,' and the double 'l' sounds like an English 'y.' Taking the lines slowly phrase by phrase will help you master the natural cadence.
Is the Spanish Our Father the same in Spain and Latin America?
The wording above is the traditional Catholic Spanish text. Accents differ from region to region, so the sounds in the pronunciation guide are approximate.
How do I teach a child the Padre Nuestro?
Teach the prayer by breaking it into short, manageable phrases. Practice one or two lines at a time so the child gains confidence. Start with the opening phrase, 'Padre nuestro, que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre,' and explain that these words mean we are speaking to our Father who loves us from heaven. Practice during bedtime prayers or before dinner, having the child repeat the Spanish after you. Joining your voices together during the family Rosary or listening to sung versions of the Padre Nuestro also reinforces retention.
What does 'líbranos del mal' mean?
The phrase 'líbranos del mal' translates into English as 'deliver us from evil.' It is the final petition of the prayer.