Bienestar (en. Well-being)

/bjenesˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of physical, mental, and social fulfillment.
Well-being is fundamental to living a healthy life.
El bienestar es fundamental para llevar una vida saludable.
Set of conditions that promote individual and collective development.
Government programs seek to improve the well-being of the population.
Los programas gubernamentales buscan mejorar el bienestar de la población.
Feeling of satisfaction and happiness.
Emotional well-being is as important as physical well-being.
El bienestar emocional es tan importante como el físico.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'bien' and 'estar', which refers to a positive state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seek well-being
Trying to achieve a state of satisfaction and happiness.
buscar el bienestar
social well-being
Conditions that ensure a dignified and satisfactory life in society.
bienestar social
emotional well-being
State of balance between emotions and behavior.
bienestar emocional

Related Words

health
State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
salud
happiness
Emotional state of satisfaction and joy.
felicidad
comfort
State of being comfortable and at ease.
comodidad

Slang Meanings

Live well
After getting the job, I now live well and enjoy my well-being.
Después de conseguir el trabajo, ahora vivo bien y disfruto de mi bienestar.
Good vibes
That place has good vibes; it gives you well-being as soon as you enter.
Ese lugar tiene buenas vibras, te da bienestar nada más entrar.