Spanish Conversation · Level 70
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Spanish word
saludable
Pronunciation
IPA/saluˈðaβle/
Meaning
- adjectivehealthy
Example
Comer frutas es saludable.
Eating fruit is healthy.
More examples
Los alimentos saludables ayudan a prevenir enfermedades.
Healthy foods help prevent diseases.
Core concept
A plate of colorful fruits and vegetables.
Common phrases
alimentos saludables
healthy foods
hábitos saludables
healthy habits
opción saludable
healthy option
Similar words
sano: Currently free from illness and in good overall physical condition.
beneficioso: Produces positive effects on the body or mind that improve well-being.
nutritivo: Contains essential nutrients that support growth, repair, and bodily maintenance.
equilibrado: Has nutrients or elements distributed in appropriate proportions for balance.
Definition in Spanish
Que favorece o mantiene la salud física o mental.
Word origin
From Spanish salud (from Latin salus 'health') plus the adjective-forming suffix -able, meaning something that favors or maintains health.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for foods, habits, and lifestyles that promote health, while a person's current health is more naturally expressed with sano or estar sano.