paz
noun, Brazil
The Brazilian Portuguese word for peace is paz. Paz e amor is the common "peace and love" phrase, and Vá em paz means "go in peace".
Meaning: peace (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| paz | noun, Brazil |
| Paz e amor | phrase, casual |
| Vá em paz | farewell |
Paz is used for peace between people and for inner calm. Paz e amor is also a relaxed way to end a friendly message, and the plural pazes is used in fazer as pazes, to make up after a fight.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is one syllable, said like "pahz". In Rio de Janeiro the final z often sounds like "sh", so paz comes out close to "pahsh".
When do people say it?
Brazilian Portuguese also says Que a paz esteja com você in religious settings, as a blessing.
Did you know?
- The expression fazer as pazes uses the plural pazes, which is why it has no singular form in this sense.
Examples in context
- Eu só quero paz.I only want peace.
- Paz e amor, galera!Peace and love, everybody!
- Eles fizeram as pazes depois da briga.They made peace after the fight.
Example conversation
Brothers Léo and Davi talk after a quarrel at home in Natal.
- LéoDavi, desculpa pela briga.Davi, sorry about the fight.
- DaviTudo bem. Vamos fazer as pazes?It is fine. Shall we make peace?
- LéoVamos. Paz e amor!Let's. Peace and love!
