How to Say "Public Health" in Spanish

salud pública

/saˌlud ˈpublika/feminine

The English phrase "public health" is translated into Spanish as salud pública.

salud pública refers to the science.

Meaning: science (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the noun salud (health) and the adjective pública (public).

Because salud is a feminine noun, the definite article used is la and the adjective pública must end in a.

/saˌlud ˈpublika/

The word salud is also the standard way to say 'Cheers!' when performing a toast with drinks.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone sneezes, you might respond with salud to wish them well, similar to saying 'Bless you' in English.
While salud pública refers to the science, the term salubridad is often used in Spanish law to describe the actual state of hygiene and sanitary conditions in a public space.

En una pandemia, asegúrate de escuchar lo que dicen los oficiales de salud pública.
During a pandemic, make sure to listen to what public health officials say.
This sentence shows how to use salud pública when referring to officials during a pandemic.
Tatoeba #10034757 by arh, translation #9382861 by DJ_Saidez
Las lesiones por accidentes de tránsito son un problema importante de la salud pública y una de las principales causas de muerte.
Road traffic injuries are a major public health problem and a leading cause of death.
This sentence illustrates how road traffic injuries are viewed as a problem of salud pública.
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El plan de inmunización consta de cuatro fases y se basa en pruebas científicas, así como en el asesoramiento y la orientación de expertos y el comité de liderazgo en salud pública.
The four-phase immunization plan is based on scientific evidence, as well as expert advice and guidance from the public health leadership committee.
This sentence demonstrates the use of salud pública in the context of a leadership committee for an immunization plan.
Tatoeba #9729176 by Objectivesea, translation #9729170 by Objectivesea
En mi opinión, la salud pública es un aspecto fundamental para el bienestar de la sociedad.
In my opinion, public health is a fundamental aspect for the well-being of society.

María and Daniel are discussing a new government initiative at a café.

María

El nuevo programa se enfoca en la salud pública.
The new program focuses on public health.
Daniel

Es una medida muy necesaria para la comunidad.
It is a very necessary measure for the community.
María

Espero que Daniel y yo podamos ayudar.
I hope Daniel and I can help.
Daniel

Tu experiencia será de gran ayuda, María.
Your experience will be a great help, María.

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