que Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia
/ke djos te bendiɡa a ti i a tu familja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "God bless you and your family" is translated into Spanish as que Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia.
This phrase is used to express a wish for divine favor and protection for someone and their relatives.
Which one should you use?
In the phrase que Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia, the addition of a ti (to you) serves as an emphatic pronoun to clarify that the blessing is directed specifically at the person being spoken to.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the phrase Que Dios los bendiga a todos y a sus familias is used to bless everyone's families collectively.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes from the informal te/tu to the formal lo/su when addressing someone with respect or seniority.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone says Dios te bendiga after you sneeze, it is a common cultural reflex similar to saying 'bless you' in English.
- The word Dios shares an ancient root with the word for 'sky' or 'heaven', meaning the concept of 'god' is etymologically linked to the brightness of the heavens.
Examples in context
- Te deseo lo mejor, que Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia.I wish you the best, may God bless you and your family.
- Vete con cuidado, que Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia.Go carefully, may God bless you and your family.
Example conversation
Javier is saying goodbye to Lucía at her doorstep.
- JavierHa sido un gusto verte, Lucía.It has been a pleasure seeing you, Lucía.
- LucíaIgualmente, Javier. Muchas gracias por venir.Likewise, Javier. Thank you very much for coming.
- JavierQue Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia.May God bless you and your family.
- LucíaAmén, muchas gracias. ¡Hasta pronto!Amen, thank you very much. See you soon!
