andá con Dios
/anda kon djos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, godspeed can be expressed as andá con Dios. Wiktionary also lists ve con Dios and vaya con Dios.
Meaning: used to express the wish that the outcome of a person's actions be positive for them (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| andá con Dios | /anda kon djos/ (from spelling rules) |
| ve con Dios | /be kon djos/ (from spelling rules) |
| vaya con Dios | /ˌbaʝa kon ˈdjos/ |
These phrases are used to express the wish that the outcome of a person's actions be positive for them. For example, you can use Que Dios esté contigo to say 'May God be with you' or Que Dios te proteja en tu viaje to specifically wish someone a safe journey. For a more versatile and informal approach, Que te vaya bien means 'May everything go well for you'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase andá con Dios literally translates to 'go with God'.
Which one should you use?
The three main forms of this expression, andá con Dios, ve con Dios and vaya con Dios, all translate to 'go with God', but they differ based on the level of formality and the specific regional dialect being used.
Did you know?
- The word Dios is derived from an ancient root meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'. This links the Spanish word for 'God' to the same origin as the Latin word for 'day', which originally referred to the daylight sky.
- The phrase andá con Dios uses the 'voseo' form, a specific conjugation of the verb 'ir' common in regions like Argentina and Uruguay.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase Que te vaya bien has become the standard way to say 'goodbye' to a friend, even if they are not actually embarking on a journey.
Examples in context
- Que Dios lo/la acompañe en su viaje de negocios.May God accompany you on your business trip.
- Que te vaya bien en tus vacaciones.May everything go well for you on your vacation.
- Andá con Dios en tu viaje.Godspeed on your journey.
- Andá con Dios, te deseo lo mejor.Godspeed, I wish you the best.
Example conversation
Mateo is leaving for a long trip to start a new job.
- Elena¡Buen viaje, Mateo!Have a good trip, Mateo!
- MateoMuchas gracias, Elena.Thank you very much, Elena.
- ElenaAndá con Dios en este nuevo camino.Godspeed on this new path.
- MateoAsí lo haré, gracias por tus deseos.I will, thank you for your wishes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “godspeed” translations and entries vaya con Dios, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dios, con, dios, vaya, vaya con Dios, ve, CC BY-SA 4.0.
