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Word of the Day: saudável Posted by on Sep 11, 2009 in Learning

Today’s Portuguese Word of the Day is saudável, which means healthy. Let’s take a look at how it’s used:

1. Person

Fiquei doente, mas já estou saudável. I was sick, but I’m healthy now.

Ele come bem e faz exercício – por isso é saudável. He eats well and does exercise–that’s why he’s healthy.

2. Thing

A carne não sempre é muito saudável. Meat isn’t always healthy.

O frango frito é pouco saudável. Fried chicken isn’t really healthy.

3. Habit

Comer fruta é uma maneira saudável de se alimentar. Eating fruit is a healthy way to eat.

Ir na academia é muito saudável. Going to the gym is very healthy.

Note: you can also use sadio when referring to a healthy person. (Don’t get sadio confused with são, which means sane.)

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Comments:

  1. Ricardo:

    Although Brazilians most commonly use this the wrong way (just like you did), the correct is:
    “Ir à academia é muito saudável”.