Higiene (en. Hygiene)

/i.xi.e.ne/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Practices related to health and personal cleanliness.
Personal hygiene is fundamental to prevent diseases.
La higiene personal es fundamental para prevenir enfermedades.
Set of rules and methods to maintain a clean environment.
Hygiene in the kitchen is crucial to avoid contamination of food.
La higiene en la cocina es crucial para evitar la contaminación de los alimentos.
Discipline that studies cleanliness and public health.
Medical students take courses on hygiene and public health.
Los estudiantes de medicina llevan cursos sobre higiene y salud pública.

Etymology

From the Greek 'hygieinos', meaning 'healthy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

personal hygiene
Practices of cleanliness and personal care.
higiene personal
oral hygiene
Care related to dental health.
higiene bucal

Related Words

health
State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
salud
cleanliness
Action of cleaning and maintaining hygiene.
aseo

Slang Meanings

To be clean and presentable.
I have a date today, so I need to have good hygiene.
Hoy tengo una cita, así que debo tener buena higiene.
To keep the place tidy and clean.
Don't forget the hygiene in your room; it's getting messy.
No olvides la higiene en tu cuarto, se está poniendo desordenado.