This is the 3680th most frequent Spanish word.
oración
A sentence or a prayer.
In this sentence, 'oración' refers to 'sentence' as a linguistic structure consisting of words conveying a meaning.
La oración que acabas de decir es muy profunda.
The sentence you just said is very profound.
Here, 'oración' is used to mean 'prayer,' referring to a religious supplication or invocation.
Recitamos una oración en la iglesia durante la ceremonia.
We recited a prayer in the church during the ceremony.
In this context, 'oración' again signifies 'sentence' as a grammatical term used in linguistic studies.