Salud
everyday, after a sneeze
When someone sneezes in Mexico you say Salud, meaning "health". A real blessing is Dios te bendiga, which is a separate phrase.
Meaning: what you say when someone sneezes (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Salud | everyday, after a sneeze |
| Dios te bendiga | religious blessing |
People say salud right after a sneeze and the sneezer answers gracias. If the person sneezes several times, some add salud, salud or más salud.
Which one should you use?
Dios te bendiga is heard when parting from a relative, thanking someone or wishing them well, so it is used for more than sneezes.
When do people say it?
Some Mexicans also say Jesús after a sneeze, especially older people, but salud is the safest choice.
Did you know?
- In Spanish a sneeze is written achú or achís rather than "achoo".
Examples in context
- Achú. Salud.Achoo. Bless you.
- Gracias, mijo. Dios te bendiga.Thank you, dear. God bless you.
Example conversation
Rosa sneezes while she works with her coworker Carlos.
- RosaAchú.Achoo.
- CarlosSalud.Bless you.
- RosaGracias.Thank you.
