sano

healthy

adjective SAH-noh Less Common

Origin: From Latin sanus (healthy, sound).

Also means

wholesome, sound

Usage Note

Sano describes both physical health ('una dieta sana') and moral or psychological soundness ('una mente sana'). A person in good health is said to estar sano, while ser sano describes something inherently wholesome, like a habit or food. The adverb form is sanamente, and the related noun is salud.

Examples

"Llevar una vida sana es esencial."

Natural Translation

Living a healthy life is essential.

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