mi salud
/mi salud/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my health" is translated into Spanish as mi salud.
In more formal contexts, you might use the phrase El estado de mi salud to specifically mean "the state of my health".
How do you pronounce it?
/mi salud/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you say ¡Salud! after someone sneezes, you are actually wishing them 'health' rather than just saying 'Bless you'.
- The word salud is also the standard word used for a toast when clinking glasses during a drink, effectively wishing 'health' to everyone at the table.
- The Latin ancestor of salud, salūtem, was used to describe not just physical health, but also the concept of 'safety' or 'preservation'.
Examples in context
- Ella se preocupa por mi salud.She worries about my health.This sentence is useful for showing how someone else might express concern regarding mi salud.Tatoeba #528314 by Shishir, translation #528312 by sacredceltic
- Ella siempre se preocupaba por mi salud.She always cared about my health.This sentence shows a past-tense way to describe someone caring about mi salud.Tatoeba #817691 by Shishir, translation #310435 by CK
- Opté por ser feliz ya que es bueno para mi salud.I decided to be happy because it's good for my health.This sentence illustrates how a lifestyle choice can be described as being good for mi salud.Tatoeba #1918047 by marcelostockle, translation #391863 by Scott
- Me preocupa mi salud.I'm concerned about my health.
- Quiero discutir el estado de mi salud con el doctor.I want to discuss the state of my health with the doctor.
- No estoy satisfecho con mi estado de salud actual.I am not satisfied with my current health status.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about lifestyle changes at a cafe.
- MateoEstoy haciendo mucho ejercicio por mi salud.I am exercising a lot for my health.
- LucíaEs una decisión muy buena para ti, Mateo.It is a very good decision for you, Mateo.
- MateoSí, quiero cuidar mi salud cada día.Yes, I want to take care of my health every day.
- LucíaTe felicito por ese cambio, de verdad.I congratulate you on that change, truly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, salud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
