Saúde!
sneeze, Brazil
After a sneeze Brazilians say Saúde!, which means "health". It is the normal reply to "bless you". It is also called Deus te abençoe.
Meaning: said after someone sneezes (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Saúde! | sneeze, Brazil |
| Deus te abençoe | religious, warm |
Say Saúde! to friends, family and strangers. The sneezer often answers Obrigado or Obrigada.
Which one should you use?
Deus te abençoe is the literal "God bless you". It is used when wishing someone well, and less often right after a sneeze.
When do people say it?
The same word Saúde! is also the toast when glasses are raised, so the context tells you which meaning is meant.
Did you know?
- Saúde! is used both for a sneeze and for a toast in Brazil.
Examples in context
- Obrigada.Thank you.
- Deus te abençoe, minha filha.God bless you, my daughter.
Example conversation
Léo sneezes in a meeting at the office in São Paulo.
- LéoAtchim!Achoo!
- JúliaSaúde!Bless you!
- LéoObrigado.Thank you.
