Sana (en. Healthy)

/ˈsana/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It refers to something that is in optimal health conditions.
After two weeks of treatment, she is already healthy.
Después de dos semanas de tratamiento, ya está sana.
That promotes or maintains good health.
It is important to follow a healthy diet for well-being.
Es importante seguir una dieta sana para el bienestar.
That is morally healthy or upright.
She has healthy values that guide her in life.
Ella tiene valores sanos que la guían en la vida.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sana', which is the feminine of 'sanus', meaning 'healthy' or 'well'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

healthy mind, healthy body
It refers to the importance of having good mental and physical health.
mente sana, cuerpo sano
to be as healthy as a horse
It refers to being in excellent health.
estar sana como una manzana

Related Words

sanity
State of being healthy; health.
sanidad
to heal
To recover health or to make something stop being sick.
sanar

Slang Meanings

Affection or caring in the context of concern for health.
I take care of you because I want you to be healthy.
Te cuido porque quiero que estés sana.