aleluia
/a.leˈluj.ɐ/
aleluia is the Portuguese way to say "hallelujah".
aleluia is an exclamation used to praise God. It can also function as a noun meaning a shout of Hallelujah.
Meaning: exclamation to praise God (intj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /a.leˈluj.ɐ/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian slang, saying aleluia to someone who has just realized something obvious is a way of teasing them for being slow to understand.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, aleluia is frequently used as a sarcastic exclamation when someone finally agrees to do something or finishes a long task, similar to saying 'finally' in English.
- The root of aleluia connects directly to the Hebrew 'Yah', meaning the end of the Portuguese word carries a piece of an ancient name for God.
Examples in context
- Aleluia, eu encontrei o meu cachorro!Hallelujah! I've found my dog.This sentence shows the use of aleluia to express finding something lost.Tatoeba #2574271 by alexmarcelo, translation #1122565 by Shishir
- Aleluia é uma expressão de adoração ou agradecimento a Deus.Hallelujah is an expression of praise or thanks to God.This sentence explains the meaning of aleluia as an expression of worship or thanks to God.Tatoeba #5340965 by carlosalberto, translation #5340971 by Theocracy
- Aleluia!Hallelujah!This sentence shows aleluia used as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #8116379 by bill, translation #8116377 by mccarras
- Quando ouvi a melodia sagrada, soltei um sonoro 'Aleluia'.When I heard the sacred melody, I let out a resounding 'Hallelujah'.
- Louvado seja o Senhor pelas bênçãos recebidas. Aleluia!Praise the Lord for the blessings received. Hallelujah!
- Consegui o emprego! Aleluia mesmo!I got the job! Hallelujah for real!
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are celebrating after finishing a difficult project.
- MarianaAleluia, nós finalmente terminamos o trabalho!Hallelujah, we finally finished the work!
- FelipeAleluia! Eu estava muito cansado.Hallelujah! I was very tired.
- MarianaAgora podemos descansar um pouco.Now we can rest a little.
- FelipeVocê tem razão, Mariana.You are right, Mariana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hallelujah” translations and entries aleluia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aleluia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
