Jesus
name
In Brazilian Portuguese the name is spelled Jesus and is pronounced roughly "zhe-ZOOS". The full name is Jesus Cristo. It is also called Jesus de Nazaré.
Meaning: central figure of Christianity (proper noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Jesus | name |
| Jesus de Nazaré | formal |
| Jesus Cristo | full name |
Brazil has a large Christian population, so the name appears in daily speech, in religious settings and in expressions of surprise like Meu Jesus!
How do you pronounce it?
In Portuguese the J is a soft "zh" sound, like the s in "measure", and the stress falls on the last syllable.
When do people say it?
The huge statue of Christ the Redeemer, called Cristo Redentor, stands on the Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro and is one of the best-known symbols of Brazil.
Did you know?
- The Christ the Redeemer statue was completed in 1931 and is about 30 meters tall without its base.
Examples in context
- Jesus nasceu em Belém.Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
- Meu Jesus, que susto!My goodness, what a scare!
- Ela reza para Jesus Cristo.She prays to Jesus Christ.
Example conversation
Guide Paulo explains the monument to the visitor Hannah on Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro.
- HannahQuem é essa estátua?Who is this statue of?
- PauloÉ Jesus Cristo, o Cristo Redentor.It is Jesus Christ, Christ the Redeemer.
- HannahEla é enorme.It is huge.
