In Spanish, you say “¡Salud!” when someone sneezes. This term literally translates to “health,” and it is used in a similar way to how we say “bless you” in English.
The phrase has its roots in the belief that sneezing can be a sign of illness or that it may expel evil spirits. By saying “¡Salud!”, you express a wish for good health to the person who sneezed.
In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it’s also common to hear “¡Jesús!” or “¡Dios te bendiga!” which mean “Jesus!” or “God bless you!” respectively. These alternatives are more similar in sentiment to the English phrase but are not as widely used as “¡Salud!”