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"Healthy" in Spanish: sano/a

sano/a

Say it: SAH-nohadjective/ˈsa.no/

Healthy is sano or sana. Match the ending to the noun. Me siento sano means I feel healthy.

After rest

Ya me siento sano otra vez.
I feel healthy again.
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How to pronounce sano/a

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SAH-noh

/ˈsa.no/

SAH-noh / SAH-nah. Stress SAH.

"Healthy" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
sano / sanahealthy

Agrees with the noun.

me siento sanoI feel healthy

Self-report.

comida sanahealthy food

Food talk.

hábitos sanoshealthy habits

Lifestyle.

How to use sano/a in real life

  1. 1After rest

    Ya me siento sano otra vez.

    I feel healthy again.

    Recovery.

  2. 2Food

    Quiero algo sano para almorzar.

    I want something healthy for lunch.

    Meal.

  3. 3Advice

    Dormir bien es un hábito sano.

    Sleeping well is a healthy habit.

    Lifestyle.

Mistakes English speakers make with sano/a

Incorrect: Estoy healthy.

Correct: Estoy sano / sana. / Me siento sano.

Use sano/a, not English healthy.

Incorrect: Una comida sano.

Correct: Una comida sana.

Comida is feminine, so sana.

Good to know

Sano describes people and habits; comida sana is everyday healthy-food talk. Agree sano/sana with the noun.

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Choosing lunch after being ill

  1. ChatPal

    Hoy te ves más sano.

    You look healthier today.

  2. You

    Sí. Quiero hábitos sanos otra vez.

    Yes. I want healthy habits again.

  3. ChatPal

    Hay ensalada fresca aquí.

    There's fresh salad here.

  4. You

    Perfecto. Pedimos eso.

    Perfect. Let's order that.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Healthy" in Spanish

Sano or sana?

Match the noun: niño sano, comida sana.

I feel healthy?

Me siento sano / sana.

Healthy food?

Comida sana.

Pronunciation?

SAH-noh.

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