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What does «si Dio quiere» mean in Dominican Spanish?
si Dio quiere
God willing (said after the plan)
| Meaning | God willing (said after the plan) |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | si Dios quiere |
| Register | Neutral |
«Nos vemos mañana, si Dio quiere.»
See you tomorrow, God willing.
It goes with almost any future plan, even among people who are not religious. Leaving it out can sound curt.
Related Dominican words
- Dios te bendiga — God bless you
- ahí mimo — right there, close by
- apagón — blackout, power cut
- arreglarse — to get dressed up
- bendición — blessing (a greeting to elders)
- coger lucha — to stress out
- colmado — corner store
- concho — shared route car
- criollo — local, homegrown
- echar pa'lante — to push forward
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