Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| sano | /ˈsano/ |
| salubre | /saˈlubɾe/ |
sano is primarily used to describe an organism or person enjoying good health. In certain contexts, it can also be used to mean 'sane' or 'mentally sound' when referring to a person's mind.
Which one should you use?
While sano refers to the health of a person or organism, salubre is used to describe environments, climates or conditions that are conducive to health. Additionally, when describing things like a healthy diet, a healthy lifestyle or healthy habits, the word saludable is often preferred over sano.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective sano changes to agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes: use sana for feminine singular nouns, sanos for masculine plural nouns and sanas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsano/
Did you know?
- The English word 'salubrious', used to describe something healthy or pleasant, is a direct relative of the Spanish adjective salubre.
- The Spanish word sano shares its roots with the English word 'sane', as both descend from the Latin 'sānus', meaning 'healthy' or 'of sound mind'.
Examples in context
- Tuvo un hijo sano.She had a healthy baby.This sentence shows how to use sano when referring to a baby.Tatoeba #2704709 by Shishir, translation #554450 by CM
- Mis padres están sanos.My parents are healthy.This sentence uses sanos to describe the health of parents.Tatoeba #9706700 by Shishir, translation #1570582 by fanty
- Mi abuelo está muy sano.My grandfather is very healthy.This sentence uses sano to describe the health of a grandfather.Tatoeba #623887 by Shishir, translation #273885 by CK
- Es importante mantener una dieta saludable.It's important to maintain a healthy diet.
- El ejercicio regular es crucial para mantenernos saludables.Regular exercise is crucial to staying healthy.
- El agua potable es esencial para una vida sana.Drinking water is essential for a healthy life.
- El médico me recomendó llevar una alimentación sana.The doctor recommended me to have a healthy diet.
- Trato de comer comida saludable, pero a veces me doy un gusto con algo dulce.I try to eat healthy food, but sometimes I treat myself with something sweet.
- ¿Has hecho algún cambio en tu estilo de vida para mantenerte saludable?Have you made any changes to your lifestyle to stay healthy?
- Después de varios meses de entrenamiento, por fin me siento en forma.After several months of training, I finally feel fit.
- ¿Cómo logras mantenerte en forma?How do you manage to stay healthy and fit?
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their lifestyle habits.
- LucíaQuiero mantener un cuerpo sano.I want to keep a healthy body.
- DanielEntonces debes comer más frutas.Then you should eat more fruit.
- LucíaLo sé, pero me gustan los dulces.I know, but I like sweets.
- DanielPara estar sano, hay que tener equilibrio.To be healthy, you have to have balance.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “healthy” translations and entries sano, salubre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salubre, sano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
