mantente saludable
/mantente saludable/from spelling rules
To say 'stay healthy' in Spanish, use mantente saludable.
This phrase is used as a wish or a piece of advice to encourage someone to maintain their good health.
What does it mean word for word?
The word mantente is a combination of the verb mantener (to maintain or keep) and the reflexive pronoun te (yourself).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form you choose depends on who you are addressing. Use manténgase saludable instead of mantente saludable when speaking to someone you address as usted to show respect or formality. If you are addressing a group of people, use the plural form manténganse saludables.
How do you pronounce it?
/mantente saludable/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, calling someone sano can sometimes imply they are 'naive' or 'innocent', depending on the context and the country. This creates a double meaning that saludable does not have.
- The phrase ¡Salud! is also the universal toast used when clinking glasses. It literally wishes 'health' upon the other drinkers.
- The word saludable shares a common root with the verb saludar, which means 'to greet'. Historically, greeting someone was seen as wishing them good health.
Examples in context
- No olvide realizar ejercicios regularmente para mantener su salud en buen estado.Don't forget to exercise regularly to keep your health in good condition.
- Recuerda hacer ejercicio para mantenerte saludable.Remember to exercise to stay healthy.
- ¡Cuídate mucho y come frutas y verduras!Take care and eat fruits and vegetables!
- ¡Mantente saludable y disfruta la vida!Stay healthy and enjoy life!
- Come bien y mantente saludable.Eat well and stay healthy.
- ¡Mantente saludable durante el invierno!Stay healthy during the winter!
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are saying goodbye after a walk.
- AlejandroFue un gusto caminar contigo, Elena.It was a pleasure walking with you, Elena.
- ElenaIgualmente, Alejandro. ¡Cuídate mucho!Likewise, Alejandro. Take care!
- AlejandroTú también, mantente saludable.You too, stay healthy.
- ElenaGracias, nos vemos pronto.Thanks, see you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries saludable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
