que Dios te bendiga
/ke djos te bendiɡa/from spelling rules
que Dios te bendiga is the Spanish way to say "may God bless you".
This phrase is used to express a wish for divine favor or protection upon someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The word que at the beginning functions as a particle to express a wish or desire, similar to how "may" is used in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase que Dios te bendiga uses the informal pronoun te, which is used when speaking to friends, family or children. To use the formal version when speaking to an elder or a stranger, replace te with lo (masculine) or la (feminine).
Did you know?
- The word Dios is derived from an ancient root meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying que Dios te bendiga is often accompanied by a kiss on the cheek or a hug.
- While it translates to 'may God bless you', the phrase is frequently used as a warm way to say goodbye to grandparents.
Examples in context
- ¡Que Dios te bendiga!May God bless you.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the phrase que Dios te bendiga.Tatoeba #1237262 by Shishir, translation #269634 by CM
- Que Dios te bendiga en tu viaje.May God bless you on your journey.
- Ve con cuidado, que Dios te bendiga.Go carefully, may God bless you.
Example conversation
Daniel is saying goodbye to María after a visit.
- DanielFue un gusto verte, María.It was a pleasure to see you, María.
- MaríaIgualmente, Daniel. Cuídate mucho.Likewise, Daniel. Take good care of yourself.
- DanielAdiós, que Dios te bendiga.Goodbye, may God bless you.
- MaríaAmén, gracias. Hasta pronto.Amen, thank you. See you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dios, dios, que, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
