Bless You
A common alternative, especially in Spain. It's used just like 'Salud' for the first sneeze.
Typically said after a person's second sneeze in a row, following 'Salud'.
Said after a person's third sneeze, completing the sequence: 'Salud, Dinero, Amor'.
*Achoo!* —Bless you. —Thank you.
My brother sneezes. I say 'bless you'.
*Achoo!* —Health. *Achoo!* —Money. *Achoo!* —Love and a cold.
When you travel to Spain, it's possible to hear 'Jesús' after a sneeze.
'Salud' is the universal standard. The sequence 'Salud' (health), 'Dinero' (money), 'Amor' (love) for multiple sneezes is very common and widely understood.
'Jesús' is extremely common, often used for the first sneeze instead of 'Salud'. A traditional sequence is 'Jesús, María y José'.
'Salud' is the default. The 'Salud, Dinero, Amor' sequence is very popular.
'Salud' is the standard and most common response you will hear.
'Salud' is the correct and most frequent term used.
Dios te bendiga. — This is a literal translation of 'God bless you' and is used for religious blessings or moments of deep gratitude, not for a sneeze. Use 'Salud', which means 'health'.
Bendiciones. — Similar to 'Dios te bendiga', this means 'blessings' and is used in religious or very heartfelt contexts. It sounds unnatural and overly formal after a sneeze.
Saying nothing in response. — After someone says 'Salud' to you, the polite and expected response is 'Gracias' (Thank you).