Hail Mary in Spanish Prayer

“Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.” — St. Maximilian Kolbe

Public Domain: Virgin of Bethlehem (Virgen de Belen) by Unidentified artist via Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

The Prayer

Dios te salve, María, llena eres de gracia, el Señor es contigo. Bendita tú eres entre todas las mujeres, y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús. Santa María, Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros, pecadores, ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. Amén.

About This Prayer

The Ave María, or Hail Mary, is one of the most beloved prayers in Catholicism, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Rooted in the words of the Angel Gabriel and St. Elizabeth in Scripture (Luke 1:28, 42), it expresses both praise and petition — acknowledging Mary’s role in salvation history and asking for her intercession. The Spanish version of the prayer is cherished by millions of Catholics throughout Latin America and Spain, prayed daily in the Rosary and personal devotions.

When To Pray

Catholics pray the Ave María throughout the day — during the Rosary, Angelus, or any time they seek Mary’s intercession and protection. It’s especially fitting before important decisions, in moments of anxiety, or when asking for strength and grace to follow Jesus as Mary did.