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graças a Deus

[GRAH-suhs ah DAY-oos]
interjection/expression
thank God
1. An expression of gratitude or relief, typically used when something fortunate has occurred or a difficult situation has been resolved
Thank God we finally arrived safely.
Graças a Deus chegamos em segurança.
2. An exclamation expressing relief that a feared event did not occur or a problem has been solved
Thank God you're okay after the accident.
Graças a Deus você está bem depois do acidente.
NYC Slang
Thank God, thank heavens, thank the Lord
Synonyms
Thank heavensThank goodnessBlessed reliefFelizmenteFelicidadeQue alívio
Antonyms
UnfortunatelyInfelizmenteQue pena

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
graças a Deus
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
graças a Deus
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
graças a Deus
Standard usage
Portugal
graças a Deus
Standard usage, equally common

Related Idioms & Phrases

graças a Deus e à Virgem Maria
louvor a Deus
bendito seja Deus
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