Significado
Feeling well physically.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often linked to the 'Mediterranean Diet'. Italians believe being in good health is a result of eating 'genuino' (authentic/natural) food. There is a superstitious element; some Italians might touch iron (toccare ferro) after saying they are in good health to avoid bad luck. In the South, health is often discussed in relation to family. Being in good health is a blessing for the whole 'famiglia'. The concept of 'salute' is so important it is the standard toast when drinking: 'Salute!'
The 'In' Rule
Always remember the preposition 'in'. You are 'inside' a state of health in Italian logic.
No 'Avere'!
Never say 'Ho buona salute'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
Feeling well physically.
The 'In' Rule
Always remember the preposition 'in'. You are 'inside' a state of health in Italian logic.
No 'Avere'!
Never say 'Ho buona salute'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Intensify it
Use 'ottima' instead of 'buona' to sound more native and enthusiastic about your health.
The Toast
When you clink glasses, you are literally wishing 'Health!' to your friends.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing verb and preposition.
Mio nonno ______ ______ buona salute.
The correct collocation is 'essere in buona salute'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
'Salute' is feminine, so 'buona' is required, and 'essere' is the correct verb.
Complete the dialogue.
Dottore: 'Come va la dieta?' Paziente: 'Bene, voglio ______ ______ buona salute.'
The patient wants 'to be in good health'.
Match the phrase to the context.
When would you say 'Godo di buona salute'?
'Godere di' is a formal variation of 'essere in'.
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Ayudas visuales
Essere vs. Stare
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMio nonno ______ ______ buona salute.
The correct collocation is 'essere in buona salute'.
Select the correct option:
'Salute' is feminine, so 'buona' is required, and 'essere' is the correct verb.
Dottore: 'Come va la dieta?' Paziente: 'Bene, voglio ______ ______ buona salute.'
The patient wants 'to be in good health'.
When would you say 'Godo di buona salute'?
'Godere di' is a formal variation of 'essere in'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, 'essere in salute' is very common and implies 'good' health.
It is neutral to formal. For friends, 'stare bene' is more common.
You can say 'essere in cattiva salute' or 'non essere in buona salute'.
Yes, it works for animals too! 'Il mio cane è in buona salute'.
It's not strictly 'wrong', but 'essere' is the standard auxiliary for this noun phrase.
Yes, but usually you specify: 'essere in buona salute mentale'.
'Sano' is an adjective (healthy). 'In buona salute' is a state (in good health). They are interchangeable in meaning but not in grammar.
Use 'essere' as the auxiliary: 'Sono stato in buona salute'.
It means 'to enjoy good health' and is a more formal version.
Metaphorically, yes, but 'essere in buone condizioni' is better for objects.
Yes, in this context, 'salute' is an uncountable singular noun.
'Salute' is the state of being healthy; 'sanità' is the healthcare system.
Frases relacionadas
stare bene
similarto feel well
essere in forma
similarto be in shape
godere di buona salute
specialized formto enjoy good health
sano come un pesce
idiomatichealthy as a fish
salute pubblica
builds onpublic health
