Descanse em paz
respectful, Brazil
In Brazil "rest in peace" is Descanse em paz. For a longer wish people say Que descanse em paz. It is also called Meus pêsames.
Meaning: wish for the dead (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Descanse em paz | respectful, Brazil |
| Que descanse em paz | respectful |
| Meus pêsames | condolence |
Descanse em paz appears at funerals, in obituaries and on social media posts. When you speak to the family you say Meus pêsames, meaning "my condolences".
Which one should you use?
The written abbreviation R.I.P. is also common online, but it comes from English and Latin.
When do people say it?
In Brazil a wake, called velório, is usually held within a day of the death, and friends gather to support the family.
Did you know?
- Pêsames is always plural, so Brazilians say meus pêsames and never use a singular form.
Examples in context
- Descanse em paz, vovô.Rest in peace, Grandpa.
- Meus pêsames pela sua perda.My condolences for your loss.
Example conversation
Carla speaks to her friend Paulo after the funeral of his father in Belo Horizonte.
- CarlaPaulo, meus pêsames.Paulo, my condolences.
- PauloObrigado por vir, Carla.Thank you for coming, Carla.
- CarlaQue ele descanse em paz.May he rest in peace.
