louvado seja o Senhor
The English phrase "praise the lord" is translated into Portuguese as louvado seja o Senhor.
The phrase louvado seja o Senhor is used as an expression of gratitude or adoration toward God in Christian contexts.
Meaning: phrase used to thank God (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "praised be the Lord". The word louvado is the past participle of louvar (to praise), and seja is the third-person singular present subjunctive of ser (to be).
Which one should you use?
A common alternative used in similar religious contexts is Glória a Deus, which means "Glory to God".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The construction Louvado seja o Senhor is formal and liturgical, commonly used in religious services or formal prayers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the phrase Louvado seja o Senhor is prevalent.
Did you know?
- The word senhor is a doublet of the English word 'senior'. Both share the same Latin root, 'senior', meaning the elder of two people.
- In Portuguese, the concept of 'praise' expressed in louvado is distinct from 'elogio', which is used for praising a person's skills or appearance.
- In some Brazilian religious contexts, the phrase louvado seja o Senhor may be accompanied by a gentle nod or a hand placed over the heart to show sincerity.
Examples in context
- Louvado seja o Senhor por toda a sua bondade.Praise the Lord for all His goodness.
- Oremos juntos: Louvado seja o Senhor por nos guiar.Let's pray together: Praise the Lord for guiding us.
- Louvado seja o Senhor por este dia.Praise the lord for this day.
- Louvado seja o Senhor por sua bondade.Praise the lord for his goodness.
- Louvado seja o Senhor em todo tempo.Praise the lord at all times.
Example conversation
Felipe and Beatriz are finishing a prayer at home.
- FelipeLouvado seja o Senhor por nos proteger.Praise the lord for protecting us.
- BeatrizAmém, Felipe, Ele é muito fiel.Amen, Felipe, He is very faithful.
- FelipeSim, louvado seja o Senhor sempre.Yes, praise the lord always.
- BeatrizQue sua graça esteja conosco.May his grace be with us.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries o, seja, senhor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
