Sanar (en. Heal)
/saˈnaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Making someone or something regain health.
The doctor tries to heal the patient with an appropriate treatment.
El médico intenta sanar al paciente con un tratamiento adecuado.
Eliminating the consequences of a wound or illness.
Time can heal the wounds of the heart.
El tiempo puede sanar las heridas del corazón.
Restoring emotional or spiritual balance.
Therapy can help heal the wounds of the past.
La terapia puede ayudar a sanar las heridas del pasado.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'sanare', which means 'to make healthy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heal wounds
Recovering physical or emotional health after damage.
sanar heridas
heal the soul
Restoring spiritual or emotional well-being.
sanar el alma
heal relationships
Reestablishing harmony between people.
sanar relaciones
Related Words
cure
Action of healing or curing.
cura
health
State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
salud
recovery
Process of returning to health after an illness.
recuperación
Slang Meanings
Healing in the way of modern life.
That lifestyle can heal young people who feel lost.
Ese estilo de vida puede sanar a los jóvenes que se sienten perdidos.
Healing in the emotional sense.
Sometimes, you just need time and space to heal.
A veces, solo necesitas tiempo y espacio para sanar.