Portuguese · Body & Health
Saudável
[/sawˈdavew/]
Healthy
Beginneradjective
Definition
In good physical or mental condition; free from illness.
Em boa condição física ou mental; livre de doenças.
Example
Comer frutas ajuda a manter-se saudável.
Eating fruits helps to stay healthy.
Etymology
'Saudável' comes from 'saúde', which is derived from Latin 'salutem', meaning 'health'. The evolution mirrors the emphasis on well-being in societal discourse.
How & Where It’s Used
'Saudável' is used in both written and spoken forms in formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about wellbeing, diet, and lifestyle.
Literary Heritage
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