bendíceme
/bendiθeme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bless me" is translated into Spanish as bendíceme.
This phrase is used as a request for a divine blessing or spiritual favor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form bendíceme is an imperative command with the object pronoun me attached to the end.
How do you pronounce it?
/bendiθeme/
Did you know?
- In certain rural regions of Latin America, the request for a blessing is so ingrained that omitting it when greeting an elder can be perceived as a sign of rebellion or poor upbringing.
- The verb bendecir is irregular in some tenses because it is derived from the Latin benedicere, meaning 'to speak well of'.
- While bendíceme is used for spiritual favors, Spanish speakers use salud or Jesús when someone sneezes, rather than a translation of 'bless you'.
Examples in context
- Padre, bendíceme con tu palabra.Father, bless me with your word.
- Dios, bendíceme en este viaje.God, bless me on this journey.
- Por favor, bendíceme hoy.Please, bless me today.
Example conversation
Alejandro asks his mother for a blessing before a trip.
- AlejandroMamá, bendíceme antes de irme.Mom, bless me before I go.
- MaríaQue Dios te bendiga, Alejandro.May God bless you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, María.Thank you very much, María.
- MaríaTen un buen viaje, hijo.Have a good trip, son.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
