Jesus
/ʒeˈzu(j)s/masculine
Jesus is the Portuguese name for the religious figure Jesus.
Jesus is the standard masculine name for the religious figure. As an interjection, Jesus! is used informally to express shock or frustration, similar to the English "Jesus!" or "Goodness!"
Meaning: religious figure (name)
Which one should you use?
While Jesus is the standard name, Jesus Cristo can be used in casual, informal contexts. For a much more affectionate and warm tone, one might use Jesuzinho, which translates to "little Jesus".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Jesus is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʒeˈzu(j)s/
When do people say it?
In addition to religious contexts, the interjection Jesus! is a common way for speakers to react to surprising or frustrating situations.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the interjection Jesus! is often softened to Nossa! to avoid using a holy name in vain, which stems from the phrase Nossa Senhora meaning 'Our Lady'.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, adding the diminutive suffix '-inho' to create Jesuzinho is not seen as trivializing, but rather as a way to express deep, intimate devotion.
- The name Jesus shares the same linguistic root as the Hebrew name 'Yeshua', which means 'to rescue' or 'to save'.
Examples in context
- O que Jesus faria?What would Jesus do?This sentence shows how to use Jesus in a hypothetical question.Tatoeba #4381924 by ajdavidl, translation #2470839 by Hybrid
- Jesus nasceu de Maria.Jesus was born of Mary.This sentence uses Jesus to describe a birth.Tatoeba #961681 by alexmarcelo, translation #66666 by TRANG
- Quem foi Jesus Cristo?Who was Jesus Christ?This sentence uses Jesus to ask about the identity of Jesus Christ.Tatoeba #7075560 by iart61, translation #9025094 by Nylez
- Durante sua apresentação na conferência, o palestrante mencionou o Senhor Jesus Cristo.During his presentation at the conference, the speaker mentioned Lord Jesus Christ.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are talking about a religious painting in a church.
- GabrielEsta é uma pintura de Jesus.This is a painting of Jesus.
- CamilaÉ muito bonita, Gabriel.It is very beautiful, Gabriel.
- GabrielSim, Jesus parece muito calmo.Yes, Jesus looks very calm.
- CamilaRealmente, a expressão dele é pacífica.Indeed, his expression is peaceful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Jesus” translations and entries Jesus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jesus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
