alabado sea el Señor
/alabado sea el seɲoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "praise the lord" is translated into Spanish as alabado sea el Señor.
alabado sea el Señor is a phrase used to thank God. It is primarily used in religious settings, such as liturgy, prayer or when expressing profound gratitude to God.
Meaning: phrase used to thank God (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from the past participle alabado (praised), the subjunctive sea (may he be) and el Señor (the Lord).
Which one should you use?
While alabado sea el Señor translates to "Praised be the Lord", other formal variations include Gloria al Señor (Glory to the Lord) and Bendito sea el Señor (Blessed be the Lord).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In religious contexts, a very common formal alternative is ¡Gloria a Dios!, which means "Glory to God!"
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or a prayerful command.
How do you pronounce it?
/alabado sea el seɲoɾ/
Did you know?
- The word señor comes from the Latin word seniōrem, which was the comparative form of the word for 'old'. Essentially, calling the Lord el Señor is rooted in the concept of being the eldest or most senior.
- While the phrase alabado sea el Señor is used for God, the root verb alabar is also used in everyday Spanish to describe praising a person or complimenting a specific quality.
Examples in context
- ¡Alabado sea el Señor!Praise the Lord!This sentence is useful for expressing the exclamation "Praise the Lord!" using alabado sea el Señor.Tatoeba #3062525 by marcelostockle, translation #2594384 by Hybrid
- Durante la misa, alabado sea el Señor por su amor y misericordia.During the mass, praised be the Lord for His love and mercy.
- Alabado sea el Señor por esta bendición.Praise the Lord for this blessing.
- Alabado sea el Señor por darnos salud.Praise the Lord for giving us health.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing some good news about a family member's health.
- ElenaEl médico dice que ya está recuperado.The doctor says he has already recovered.
- Javier¡Alabado sea el Señor! Es una noticia maravillosa.Praise the Lord! It is wonderful news.
- ElenaSí, Javier, hemos estado rezando mucho.Yes, Javier, we have been praying a lot.
- JavierNuestra fe ha sido escuchada.Our faith has been heard.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alabado, el, señor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
