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    Bendiga (en. Bless)

    /benˈdiɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express a desire for someone to receive divine grace.
    May God bless you on your journey.
    Que Dios te bendiga en tu camino.
    Used as a blessing in religious contexts.
    The father says: 'May the Lord bless you and protect you.'
    El padre dice: 'Que el Señor te bendiga y te proteja'.
    To implore the protection or favor of God over someone.
    I always say 'bless my children' before sleeping.
    Siempre digo 'bendiga a mis hijos' antes de dormir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'benedicere', which means 'to speak well' or 'to say good things'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    May God bless you
    A wish for well-being or good things for someone.
    Que Dios te bendiga
    Blessings to you
    Expression of good wishes toward someone.
    Bendiciones para ti
    May He bless you
    A wish for divine protection.
    Que te bendiga

    Related Words

    blessing
    Action of blessing or its effect.
    bendición
    blessed
    One who has received a blessing.
    bendecido
    to bless
    To confer the blessing.
    bendecir

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to wish luck.
    When leaving for a trip, I said: 'Bless your trip!'
    Al irse de viaje, le dije: '¡Bendiga tu viaje!'
    Used in situations of gratitude.
    When someone helps, they are told 'May He bless you!'
    Cuando alguien ayuda, se le dice '¡Que te bendiga!'