ciencias de la salud
/θjenθjas de la salud/from spelling rules
The English phrase health science is translated into Spanish as ciencias de la salud.
In Spanish, ciencias de la salud is the standard term used in academic, professional and governmental contexts to describe the collective field of study including medicine, nursing, pharmacy and other health-related disciplines.
Meaning: health science (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ciencias de la salud literally translates to sciences of the health.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, Salud Pública might be used instead of Ciencias Sanitarias.
How does it change in a sentence?
While the plural ciencias de la salud is the standard way to refer to the field or academic discipline, the singular la ciencia de la salud can be used to refer to the concept of health science as a single entity.
How do you pronounce it?
/θjenθjas de la salud/
Did you know?
- The word salud is also a very common way to say 'Cheers!' when drinking with friends, much like 'to your health'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, people say salud to someone who sneezes, which is the equivalent of saying 'bless you'.
- The word salud shares the same Latin root as the English word 'salute', which originally meant a greeting or a wish for someone's well-being.
Examples in context
- Ella estudia ciencias de la salud en la universidad.She studies health science at the university.
- Las ciencias de la salud son muy importantes hoy en día.Health sciences are very important nowadays.
- Él trabaja en el sector de las ciencias de la salud.He works in the health science sector.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their college majors at a cafe.
- María¿Qué carrera vas a estudiar, Javier?What major are you going to study, Javier?
- JavierQuiero estudiar ciencias de la salud.I want to study health science.
- María¡Qué bien! Es una carrera muy bonita.That's great! It is a very lovely career.
- JavierGracias, María. Espero aprobar el examen.Thanks, María. I hope to pass the exam.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, la, salud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
