Salud (en. Health)

/saˈluð/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of a person regarding their physical or mental state.
Health is fundamental to having a good quality of life.
La salud es fundamental para llevar una buena calidad de vida.
General well-being of a person.
Juan's health has improved a lot since he started exercising.
La salud de Juan ha mejorado mucho desde que empezó a hacer ejercicio.
Set of services and practices aimed at maintaining or recovering health.
The health system must be accessible to everyone.
El sistema de salud debe ser accesible para todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'salus', meaning well-being or salvation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cheers!
Expression used when toasting with a drink.
¡Salud!
public health
Area of medicine dedicated to promoting health and preventing diseases in the population.
salud pública
to the health of...
Phrase used to toast for someone in particular.
a la salud de...

Related Words

healthy
That contributes to health.
saludable
public health experts
Experts in public health.
salubristas
mental health
State of emotional and psychological well-being.
salud mental

Slang Meanings

Toast or celebration.
When we raise our glasses, we shout 'Cheers!'
Cuando levantamos nuestras copas, gritamos '¡Salud!'
Optimal physical condition.
After his training, he feels in excellent health.
Después de su entrenamiento, se siente en excelente salud.