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.
This phrase is used to thank God.
Meaning: phrase used to thank God (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally translated as 'praised be the Lord'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
alabado sea el Señor is a formal and liturgical construction, commonly found in religious texts or traditional prayers. Other formal alternatives include Bendito sea el Señor, meaning 'Blessed be the Lord' and ¡Gloria al Señor!, meaning 'Glory to the Lord'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, people might use the phrase ¡Gloria a Dios! to express 'Glory to God'.
How do you pronounce it?
/alabado sea el seɲoɾ/
Did you know?
- When using phrases like alabado sea el Señor, Spanish speakers may perform a subtle gesture of crossing themselves or touching their chest, blending the verbal praise with a physical act of faith.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a religious exclamation like ¡Gloria a Dios! is often used as a social filler or an emotional reaction to good news, even by people who are not strictly observant.
- The word señor comes from the Latin word seniōrem, which was the comparative form of senex, meaning 'old'. To call the Lord señor is etymologically to call him 'the elder'.
Examples in context
- ¡Alabado sea el Señor!Praise the Lord!This example shows the use of alabado sea el Señor as an exclamation.Tatoeba #3062525 by marcelostockle, translation #2594384 by Hybrid
- ¡Bendito sea el Señor por todas sus maravillas!Blessed be the Lord for all His wonders!
- Alabado sea el Señor por esta bendición.Praise the lord for this blessing.
- Siempre digo que alabado sea el Señor.I always say praise the lord.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are expressing gratitude after a safe journey.
- JavierLlegamos a casa sanos y salvos.We arrived home safe and sound.
- MaríaSí, alabado sea el Señor por cuidarnos.Yes, praise the lord for taking care of us.
- JavierFue un viaje muy tranquilo, María.It was a very peaceful trip, Maria.
- MaríaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
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.
