buena salud
/bwena salud/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "good health" is buena salud.
The phrase buena salud is used to describe a state of being free from illness or injury. When talking about being in good health, it is common to use the verb gozar (to enjoy/possess) or tener (to have).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective buena (good) and the noun salud (health).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American regions, particularly Mexico, the informal phrase estar al cien is used to indicate being in perfect health condition.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because salud is a feminine noun, the adjective must take the feminine form buena.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the masculine form buen salud. Since salud is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine adjective buena.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, 'salud' is also the standard word used when making a toast during a drink, equivalent to 'Cheers' in English.
- If you sneeze in a Spanish-speaking country, people will not say 'Bless you' but will instead say salud to wish you good health.
- Salud is inherited from the Latin salūtem, which referred not only to physical health but also to safety and greeting.
Examples in context
- Gozo de buena salud.I'm in good health.This sentence is useful for stating that you are in good health.Tatoeba #4372447 by pchamorro, translation #427777 by witbrock
- ¿Goza usted de buena salud?Are you enjoying good health?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is enjoying good health.Tatoeba #2264664 by cueyayotl, translation #2264663 by _undertoad
- He disfrutado de buena salud toda la vida.I've enjoyed good health all my life.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have enjoyed good health throughout your life.Tatoeba #628138 by clerval, translation #253786 by CK
- Su excelente estado de salud es admirable.Your excellent state of health is admirable.
- Se mantiene en óptima condición física a pesar de su edad.He/she maintains good physical health despite their age.
- Su dedicación a la alimentación sana le ha otorgado una salud perfecta.His/her dedication to healthy eating has granted him/her perfect health.
- Espero que tengas buena salud siempre.I hope you always have good health.
- Me alegra ver que gozas de buena salud después del tratamiento.I'm glad to see that you enjoy good health after the treatment.
- Después de hacer ejercicio, me siento al cien.After exercising, I feel great/perfect.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about their grandparents.
- AlejandroMi abuelo tiene buena salud a los ochenta años.My grandfather has good health at eighty years old.
- LucíaEso es genial, Alejandro. El mío también.That is great, Alejandro. Mine too.
- AlejandroÉl dice que el secreto es la buena salud mental.He says the secret is good mental health.
- LucíaTienes razón, Lucía está de acuerdo contigo.You are right, Lucía agrees with you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
