comer sano
/komeɾ sano/from spelling rules
To eat healthy in Spanish is comer sano.
To consume food that is good for your health.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb comer (to eat) and the adjective sano (healthy), which functions here as an adverb.
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, comer sano refers to the habit of eating a healthy diet, whereas comer algo sano would refer to eating a specific healthy item.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile and Argentina, the phrase come sano is used to say eat healthy.
How does it change in a sentence?
While comer sano is the most common way to say 'eat healthy', comer sanamente is the grammatically precise adverbial form used in more formal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/komeɾ sano/
Did you know?
- The word sano is a direct relative of the English word 'sane'. While 'sane' now refers mostly to mental health, both words originate from the Latin 'sānus' meaning 'healthy' in a general sense.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase comer bien is used more frequently than comer sano to mean 'eat healthy', even though it literally translates to 'eat well'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase comer sano is closely linked to the 'dieta mediterránea'. This cultural diet emphasizes olive oil, legumes and fish as the gold standard for what it means to eat healthily.
Examples in context
- ¿Por qué es importante comer sano?Why is it important to eat healthy food?This sentence is useful for asking why it is important to use comer sano.Tatoeba #2695034 by marcelostockle, translation #1830482 by CK
- Es importante que mantenga una alimentación saludable para mejorar su calidad de vidaIt is important that you maintain healthy eating habits to improve your quality of life.
- Vamos a comer saludable hoy para mantenernos en formaLet's eat healthy today to stay in shape.
- Es difícil comer sano cuando trabajas mucho.It is difficult to eat healthy when you work a lot.
- Quiero comer sano para tener más energía.I want to eat healthy to have more energy.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their lunch options at a cafe.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿quieres comer sano hoy?Alejandro, do you want to eat healthy today?
- AlejandroSí, prefiero una ensalada fresca.Yes, I prefer a fresh salad.
- LucíaYo también voy a pedir algo ligero.I am also going to order something light.
- AlejandroEs una buena idea para la salud.It is a good idea for one's health.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comer, sano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
