comida saludable
/komida saludable/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for healthy food is comida saludable.
comida saludable is used to describe food that is good for a person's health.
Which one should you use?
While comida saludable refers to the concept of healthy food, comida sana is a very common, slightly more idiomatic way to express the same idea in many Spanish-speaking regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can replace the adjective saludable with sana to mean the same thing. To refer to multiple types of healthy food, use the plural form comidas saludables.
Did you know?
- The word saludable is built from the same root as saludar, which means 'to greet'. This connects the idea of health to the act of wishing someone well or greeting them.
- If someone sneezes, it is customary to say salud, which literally means 'health'.
- The word comida can refer to a single dish or a whole meal, and in some countries like Mexico, it specifically refers to the main meal of the day eaten in the afternoon.
Examples in context
- Siempre deberías intentar comer comida saludable.You should always try to eat healthy food.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use comida saludable in a recommendation.Tatoeba #14019920 by mervert1, translation #3824644 by CK
- Hoy en día, es importante adoptar una dieta equilibrada y consumir alimentos saludables para mantenernos en forma y prevenir enfermedades.Nowadays, it's important to adopt a balanced diet and consume healthy food in order to stay fit and prevent diseases.
- ¡Me encanta la comida sana y rica! Preparé una deliciosa ensalada con ingredientes frescos y nutritivos.I love healthy and tasty food! I made a delicious salad with fresh and nutritious ingredients.
- Aunque me gustan los dulces, intento incorporar más comida buena para la salud en mi día a día para sentirme mejor.Although I enjoy sweets, I try to include more food good for my health in my daily routine to feel better.
- Prefiero la comida saludable.I prefer healthy food.
- Comprar comida saludable es importante.Buying healthy food is important.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing what to cook for dinner.
- Sofía¿Quieres cocinar algo rico?Do you want to cook something tasty?
- DanielSí, pero busco comida saludable.Yes, but I am looking for healthy food.
- SofíaTengo muchas verduras frescas en la cocina.I have many fresh vegetables in the kitchen.
- DanielPerfecto, entonces haremos una ensalada.Perfect, then we will make a salad.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
