Jesus te ama
/ʒeˈzu(j)s t͡ʃi ˈɐ̃.mɐ/word by word
The English phrase "Jesus loves you" is translated into Portuguese as Jesus te ama.
This religious statement is used to express to someone that Jesus Christ cares for them with divine love.
What does it mean word for word?
te is an unstressed object pronoun meaning "you" (singular, informal) and ama is the third-person singular conjugation of the verb amar, meaning "loves".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, people commonly use the informal phrase Jesus ama-te to say "Jesus loves you". In Brazil, you may hear the variations Jesus te ama pra caramba to mean "Jesus loves you a lot" or Jesus te ama demais to mean "Jesus loves you so much".
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun used to represent "you" changes depending on the desired level of respect or dialect: using o instead of te makes the phrase formal, while using você is common in many Brazilian dialects.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʒeˈzu(j)s tʃi ˈɐ̃.mɐ/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- Because of the way Portuguese handles pronouns, saying Jesus te ama in a formal setting might actually sound too intimate or even disrespectful to some speakers.
- While the phrase is a spiritual statement, the word ama comes from the Late Latin amma, which was a term used for a nurse or a mother figure.
- In some Brazilian evangelical circles, Jesus te ama is often paired with the phrase e quer você salvo, meaning 'and wants you saved'.
Examples in context
- Jesus te ama.Jesus loves you.This sentence is useful for stating "Jesus loves you".Tatoeba #1476872 by rafael8243, translation #823857 by slomox
- Meu amigo, saiba que Jesus te ama incondicionalmente.My friend, know that Jesus loves you unconditionally.
- Quero que você entenda que Jesus ama você com todo o seu coração.I want you to understand that Jesus loves you with all His heart.
- Ei, irmão, lembre-se de que Jesus te adora, mesmo nos momentos difíceis.Hey, brother, remember that Jesus adores you even in tough times.
- Jesus adora você pelo que você é, não importa o que os outros digam.Jesus adores you for who you are, no matter what others say.
- Lembre-se sempre que Jesus te ama.Always remember that Jesus loves you.
- Não tenha medo, pois Jesus te ama.Do not be afraid, because Jesus loves you.
Example conversation
Camila is comforting Felipe during a difficult moment.
- CamilaFelipe, não fique triste.Felipe, do not be sad.
- FelipeEu estou passando por um momento difícil.I am going through a difficult time.
- CamilaTenha fé, pois Jesus te ama.Have faith, because Jesus loves you.
- FelipeObrigado pelas suas palavras, Camila.Thank you for your words, Camila.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Jesus, te, ama) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jesus, ama, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
