Deus te abençoe
everyday
In Brazil "God bless you" is Deus te abençoe or Que Deus te abençoe. When someone sneezes Brazilians say Saúde!, which means "health".
Meaning: blessing (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Deus te abençoe | everyday |
| Que Deus te abençoe | fuller |
| Saúde! | after a sneeze |
Deus abençoe você is the same wish with você. Brazilians use Deus te abençoe after a favor, at a goodbye, or in a religious setting.
Which one should you use?
For sneezes, the common word is not a blessing but Saúde! Some people reply Amém to the blessing.
Did you know?
- Brazil has the largest Catholic population of any country in the world.
Examples in context
- Que Deus abençoe sua família.May God bless your family.
- Saúde!Bless you!
Example conversation
Seu João thanks a volunteer at a church in Aparecida. Dilma is the volunteer.
- Seu JoãoObrigado pela ajuda, minha filha.Thanks for the help, my daughter.
- DilmaDe nada, seu João.You are welcome, Mr. João.
- Seu JoãoDeus te abençoe!God bless you!
