vida saludable
/bida saludable/from spelling rules
The English phrase "healthy life" is translated into Spanish as vida saludable.
Vida saludable describes a way of living that lowers the risk of illness by eating well and exercising.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of vida (life) and saludable (healthy).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the adjective saludable follows the noun vida.
Did you know?
- The word saludable shares a root with the verb saludar, which means 'to greet'. In many Spanish-speaking cultures, wishing someone health is a fundamental part of a polite greeting.
- The word salud comes from the Latin 'salus', which meant both 'health' and 'salvation'. This reflects an ancient cultural view that physical health and spiritual rescue were closely intertwined.
- When wishing someone a 'healthy life' in a toast, speakers often just say ¡Salud! This single word encapsulates the entire wish for a vida saludable.
Examples in context
- Tom tiene un estilo de vida saludable.Tom has a healthy life style.This sentence shows how to use vida saludable when describing someone's lifestyle.Tatoeba #7960222 by pchamorro, translation #3409085 by CK
- Para tener una vida saludable, es importante ejercitarse regularmente y llevar una alimentación equilibrada.In order to have a healthy life, it is important to exercise regularly and have a balanced diet.
- Además de cuidar tu salud física, es fundamental practicar técnicas de relajación y mantener una actitud positiva para llevar una vida sana.In addition to taking care of your physical health, it is crucial to practice relaxation techniques and maintain a positive attitude to lead a healthy life.
- Una de las claves para tener una vida saludable es beber suficiente agua y evitar las comidas rápidas.One of the keys to having a healthy life is to drink enough water and avoid fast food.
- Quiero tener una vida saludable.I want to have a healthy life.
- Ella lleva una vida saludable gracias al deporte.She leads a healthy life thanks to sports.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their new habits at the gym.
- JavierSofía, ¿estás feliz con tu nueva rutina?Sofía, are you happy with your new routine?
- SofíaSí, quiero llevar una vida saludable.Yes, I want to lead a healthy life.
- JavierYo también, me siento con más energía.Me too, I feel like I have more energy.
- Sofía¡Es genial que lo hagamos juntos, Javier!It's great that we are doing it together, Javier!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
