Dios te bendiga
/djos te bendiɡa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "God you" is translated into Spanish as Dios te bendiga.
This phrase is used to wish that God blesses someone. It is commonly used as a parting blessing or a way to express gratitude and goodwill toward someone.
Which one should you use?
The verb bendiga is in the subjunctive mood because the phrase expresses a wish or a desire rather than a statement of fact. When addressing more than one person, use los (or las for a group of females) instead of te or lo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, it is common to use Dios te bendiga or Dios lo bendiga. In Spain, you may hear Que Dios te guarde or Que Dios le guarde to convey the meaning of 'God bless you'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this phrase in a formal context or when addressing someone with respect, replace the informal te with the formal lo or la.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, Dios te bendiga is frequently used by elders as a response when a child kisses them on the cheek.
- The word Dios is an ancient relative of the English word 'deity'. Both trace back to the Proto-Indo-European root *dyew-, which referred to the 'sky' or 'heaven'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying Dios te bendiga is not just a religious sentiment but can serve as a polite way to acknowledge a stranger who has done a small favor, such as holding a door.
Examples in context
- Que Dios le bendiga en su viajeMay God bless you on your journey
- Que Dios le bendiga en su nuevo trabajoMay God bless you in your new job
- Que Dios le bendiga en todas sus decisionesMay God bless you in all your decisions
- Que Dios te bendiga en tu cumpleañosMay God bless you on your birthday
- Que Dios te bendiga siempreMay God bless you always
- Que Dios os bendiga a todosMay God bless you all
- Dios te bendiga en tu viaje.God bless you on your journey.
- Que Dios te bendiga siempre.May God bless you always.
- Dios te bendiga por tu ayuda.God bless you for your help.
Example conversation
Alejandro is leaving after helping Elena with some heavy boxes.
- ElenaMuchas gracias por todo, Alejandro.Thank you so much for everything, Alejandro.
- AlejandroNo hay de qué, Elena.You are welcome, Elena.
- ElenaDios te bendiga.God bless you.
- AlejandroIgualmente, que tengas un buen día.Likewise, have a good day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dios, dios, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
