bienestar
/bjenesˈtaɾ/
Wellness in Spanish is bienestar.
bienestar refers to the quality or state of being in good health. You can use related phrases for specific contexts, such as Bienestar mental or Salud mental to address mental well-being and Reducción del estrés or Control del estrés to discuss stress reduction.
Meaning: The quality or state of being in good health. (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word bienestar is a compound of bien (well) and estar (to be), literally meaning 'to be well'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun bienestar is masculine and is used with the definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/bjenesˈtaɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term bienestar is frequently used in government titles, such as ministries of social welfare, extending the meaning of 'wellness' to include economic and social security.
- The word bienestar is a linguistic relative of the English word 'benefit', as both trace back to the Latin root bene meaning 'well'.
- The verb in bienestar, estar, refers to a temporary state of being rather than a permanent characteristic. While ser describes who you are, estar describes how you are feeling at a specific moment, such as being 'well' right now.
Examples in context
- Es una impresionante exhibición de bienestar y curación holística de la sobrecogedora India.It is a stunning exhibition on wellness and holistic healing from awe-inspiring India.This sentence shows how to use bienestar in the context of an exhibition.Tatoeba #5556509 by albrusgher, translation #3303128 by faizal
- Promovemos el bienestar de nuestros empleadosWe promote the wellness of our employees
- La higiene personal es fundamental para el saneamiento y el bienestarPersonal hygiene is fundamental for sanitation and wellness
- Este estilo de vida es muy saludableThis lifestyle is very healthy
- Quiero llevar una vida más saludableI want to lead a healthier life
- El equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal es esencial para el bienestarThe balance between work and personal life is essential for wellness
- La felicidad y la plenitud van de la manoHappiness and wellness go hand in hand
- Mantener un estilo de vida activo es fundamental para el bienestarMaintaining an active lifestyle is fundamental for wellness
- Una alimentación saludable es la clave para el bienestarA healthy diet is the key to wellness
- La meditación es una herramienta para el bienestar mentalMeditation is a tool for mental wellness
- La música ayuda en la reducción del estrés y el bienestarMusic helps in stress reduction and wellness
- El bienestar es fundamental para una vida larga.Wellness is fundamental for a long life.
- Buscamos el bienestar de todos nuestros empleados.We seek the wellness of all our employees.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about their new lifestyle habits at a cafe.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿cómo te sientes con tu nueva dieta?Daniel, how do you feel with your new diet?
- DanielMuy bien, ahora priorizo mi bienestar físico.Very well, now I prioritize my physical wellness.
- SofíaMe alegra mucho escuchar eso.I am very happy to hear that.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, tú también deberías descansar más.Thanks, Sofía, you should also rest more.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bienestar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bienestar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
