paz y bendiciones sobre él
/paθ i bendiθjones sobɾe el/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pbuh" (peace be upon him) is translated into Spanish as paz y bendiciones sobre él.
Meaning: peace be upon him (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the phrase Sobre Él sea la paz is used with a capitalized Él.
How do you pronounce it?
/paθ i bendiθjones sobɾe el/
Did you know?
- The word paz shares an ancient root with the English word 'package', as both stem from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning to 'fix' or 'fasten' something in place.
- In Spanish, the word bendiciones is often used as a standalone greeting or parting phrase, much like 'blessings' in English, even outside of a formal religious context.
- Spanish speakers often use the word bendiciones in the plural to imply a variety of different types of divine favors, rather than a single singular blessing.
Examples in context
- Paz y bendiciones sobre él.Peace and blessings be upon him.
- Al profeta, paz y bendiciones sobre él.To the prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing a book about religious history.
- SofíaEstoy leyendo sobre el profeta, paz y bendiciones sobre él.I am reading about the prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.
- Mateo¿Te gusta el libro, Sofía?Do you like the book, Sofia?
- SofíaSí, es muy interesante y educativo.Yes, it is very interesting and educational.
- MateoMe alegra mucho que lo estés disfrutando.I am very glad that you are enjoying it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries paz, sobre, y, él, CC BY-SA 4.0.
