amén
standard
In Mexican Spanish "amen" is amén, said at the end of a prayer. Some people add or replace it with así sea, "so be it".
Meaning: a word that ends a prayer (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| amén | standard |
| así sea | religious |
Catholics say amén after a prayer or a blessing. In casual talk Mexicans also use it to mean "I hope so", as in Ojalá y amén.
How do you pronounce it?
The stress is on the last syllable, so the word is said "ah-MEN".
Did you know?
- The word amén is the same in Spanish, English and many other languages and comes from Hebrew.
Examples in context
- Que Dios te bendiga. Amén.May God bless you. Amen.
- Así sea, amén.So be it, amen.
- Ojalá que sí, amén.Let us hope so, amen.
Example conversation
A family prays before dinner in Puebla.
- AbuelaGracias, Señor, por estos alimentos.Thank you, Lord, for this food.
- AbuelaBendice a nuestra familia. Amén.Bless our family. Amen.
- TodosAmén.Amen.
