saudável
/sawˈda.vew/feminine, masculine
The English word "healthy" is translated into Portuguese as saudável. Wiktionary also lists são.
Meaning: enjoying good health (adj)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| saudável | /sawˈda.vew/ (Brazil) /sɐwˈda.vɛl/ (Portugal) |
feminine, masculine |
| são | /ˈsɐ̃w̃/ (Brazil) /ˈsɐ̃w̃/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
If you are specifically referring to food that is "nutritious", you would use nutritivo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective saudável changes to saudáveis when used in the plural form. The form são is a masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/sawˈda.vew/. The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word saudável is derived from saudar, which means 'to greet'.
- The word são can be a trap for learners because it is also the third-person plural form of the verb 'to be', 'ser'.
- The word são shares the same root as the English word 'sane'.
Examples in context
- Tom é bem saudável.Tom is quite healthy.This sentence shows how to say someone is quite healthy using saudável.Tatoeba #4827350 by Ricardo14, translation #3434270 by CK
- Isto não é saudável.This isn't healthy.This sentence demonstrates how to say something is not healthy using saudável.Tatoeba #1877108 by alexmarcelo, translation #1877100 by Spamster
- Meu irmão é saudável.My brother is healthy.This sentence shows how to state that a brother is healthy using saudável.Tatoeba #1807783 by Matheus, translation #250709 by CK
- Ele tem uma alimentação saudável.He has a healthy diet.
- Praticar exercícios é fundamental para manter-se saudável.Exercising is essential to stay healthy.
- Você precisa levar uma vida mais saudável.You need to lead a healthier lifestyle.
- Estou bem de saúde agora, graças a uma dieta equilibrada.I'm healthy now, thanks to a balanced diet.
- Ela pratica esportes regularmente e está sempre bem de saúde.She exercises regularly and is always in good health.
- 97 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Juliana are talking about their morning routines.
- FelipeEu tento manter uma rotina saudável.I try to maintain a healthy routine.
- JulianaIsso é ótimo, Felipe!That is great, Felipe!
- FelipeE você, Juliana? É saudável?And you, Juliana? Are you healthy?
- JulianaSim, eu como muitas frutas.Yes, I eat many fruits.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “healthy” translations and entries saudável, são, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries saudável, são, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
