Bendito (en. Blessed)

/benˈdito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has been blessed by God.
The child is a blessed one in the family.
El niño es un bendito de la familia.
One who is worthy of veneration or respect.
This place is blessed for its history.
Este lugar es bendito por su historia.
One who is fortunate or happy.
He is always lucky; he is a blessed one.
Siempre tiene suerte; es un bendito.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'benedictus', which means 'well said' or 'well said by God'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blessed be
Expression used to give thanks or in recognition of something good.
bendito sea
blessed mercy
Expression denoting extreme compassion or kindness.
misericordia bendita
blessed of God
Term used to refer to someone who is very valued or dear.
bendito de Dios

Related Words

blessing
Act of blessing or invoking divine protection.
bendición
to bless
Pronouncing a blessing over something or someone.
bendecir
one who blesses
A person who has the power to bless.
bendicionero

Slang Meanings

It is used affectionately to refer to someone admirable or dear.
Look at that blessed one, he always helps everyone.
Mira a ese bendito, siempre ayuda a todos.
In some regions, it is used ironically to refer to someone who is lucky in adverse situations.
All that happened to him and he came out of it without problems, blessed he!
Le pasó todo eso y salió sin problemas, ¡bendito él!