Dios te bendiga
blessing, Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico you say Dios te bendiga for "God bless you". It is common as a warm goodbye or thanks. It is also called Que Dios te bendiga and Bendición.
Meaning: blessing (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Dios te bendiga | blessing, Puerto Rico |
| Que Dios te bendiga | fuller form |
| Bendición | greeting and farewell |
Younger people often greet older relatives with Bendición and the elder answers Dios te bendiga. It is a sign of respect.
Which one should you use?
After a sneeze people usually say Salud, not a blessing, though some say Jesús.
Did you know?
- Greeting elders with Bendición is a family tradition in Puerto Rico and in other Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries.
Examples in context
- Gracias, Dios te bendiga.Thank you, God bless you.
- Que Dios te bendiga siempre.May God always bless you.
Example conversation
Kevin greets his grandmother Abuela Tata when he arrives for Sunday lunch in Utuado.
- KevinBendición, abuela.Blessing, grandma.
- Abuela TataDios te bendiga, mijo.God bless you, my son.
- KevinAmén, abuela.Amen, grandma.
