Deus te abençoe também
The English phrase "god bless you too" is translated into Portuguese as Deus te abençoe também.
Deus te abençoe também is a way to say God bless you too in Portuguese.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Deus (God), te (you – informal object pronoun), abençoe (bless – subjunctive mood) and também (too/also).
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a group of people (the plural "you"), use Deus vos abençoe também. When speaking in a formal context or to show respect, use o abençoe or a abençoe instead of te abençoe.
Did you know?
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, saying Deus te abençoe is not just a religious statement but a common, reflexive way to say 'goodbye' or 'take care' to friends.
- The root of Deus traces back to the Proto-Indo-European word *dyew-, which referred to the 'sky' or 'heaven'.
- In Brazil, Deus te abençoe is frequently used as a response when someone sneezes, similar to the English 'bless you'.
Examples in context
- Deus te abençoe também, meu filho.God bless you too, my son.
- Amém, Deus te abençoe também!Amen, God bless you too!
- Obrigada, Deus te abençoe também.Thank you, God bless you too.
Example conversation
Camila and Lucas are saying goodbye after a visit.
- CamilaFique bem e Deus te abençoe, Lucas.Stay well and God bless you, Lucas.
- LucasObrigado, Camila. Deus te abençoe também.Thank you, Camila. God bless you too.
- CamilaAmém! Até a próxima.Amen! Until next time.
- LucasAté mais!See you later!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Deus, deus, também, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
