Portuguese · Body & Health
"Healthy" in Portuguese: saudável
saudável
Healthy in Portuguese is saudável. Same form for masculine and feminine. Say comida saudável or estilo de vida saudável.
Lunch choice
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How to pronounce saudável
Say it
sah-oo-DAH-vehl
/saw.ˈda.vew/
sah-oo-DAH-vehl
"Healthy" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| saudável | healthy Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| comida saudável | healthy food Diet. | Diet. |
| vida saudável | healthy life Lifestyle. | Lifestyle. |
| mais saudável | healthier Comparison. | Comparison. |
How to use saudável in real life
- 1Lunch choice
Quero uma opção mais saudável hoje.
I want a healthier option today.
Menu.
- 2Doctor advice
Dormir cedo é saudável para a pressão.
Sleeping early is healthy for your blood pressure.
Habit.
- 3Snack swap
Essa barra é saudável e bem prática.
This bar is healthy and really practical.
Snack.
Mistakes English speakers make with saudável
Incorrect: Essa comida é healthy.
Correct: Essa comida é saudável.
Use saudável, not English healthy.
Incorrect: Um hábito saudávela.
Correct: Um hábito saudável.
Saudável does not add -a for feminine.
Good to know
Saudável is everywhere on Brazilian menus and delivery apps. Soften with bem saudável. Não é saudável is common gentle advice from family.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking delivery
ChatPal
Quer algo saudável ou pizza?
Want something healthy or pizza?
You
Quero saudável hoje. Salada serve?
I want healthy today. Is salad okay?
ChatPal
Serve. Peço o combo saudável.
Yes. I’ll order the healthy combo.
You
Perfeito. Eu peço água com gás.
Perfect. I’ll order sparkling water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Healthy" in Portuguese
Gender change?
No—saudável for both.
Healthy food?
Comida saudável.
Healthier?
Mais saudável.
Healthy life?
Vida saudável.
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