A2 Collocation 중립

essere in buona salute

to be in good health

Feeling well physically.

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문화적 배경

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!'

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The 'In' Rule

Always remember the preposition 'in'. You are 'inside' a state of health in Italian logic.

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No 'Avere'!

Never say 'Ho buona salute'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

Feeling well physically.

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The 'In' Rule

Always remember the preposition 'in'. You are 'inside' a state of health in Italian logic.

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No 'Avere'!

Never say 'Ho buona salute'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

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Intensify it

Use 'ottima' instead of 'buona' to sound more native and enthusiastic about your health.

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The Toast

When you clink glasses, you are literally wishing 'Health!' to your friends.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing verb and preposition.

Mio nonno ______ ______ buona salute.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: è in

The correct collocation is 'essere in buona salute'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sono in buona salute.

'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.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: essere in

The patient wants 'to be in good health'.

Match the phrase to the context.

When would you say 'Godo di buona salute'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Writing a formal medical self-declaration

'Godere di' is a formal variation of 'essere in'.

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시각 학습 자료

Essere vs. Stare

Essere in buona salute
General state Long-term
Stare bene
Current feeling Short-term

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing verb and preposition. Fill Blank A2

Mio nonno ______ ______ buona salute.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: è in

The correct collocation is 'essere in buona salute'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sono in buona salute.

'Salute' is feminine, so 'buona' is required, and 'essere' is the correct verb.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Dottore: 'Come va la dieta?' Paziente: 'Bene, voglio ______ ______ buona salute.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: essere in

The patient wants 'to be in good health'.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B2

When would you say 'Godo di buona salute'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Writing a formal medical self-declaration

'Godere di' is a formal variation of 'essere in'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

Yes, '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.

관련 표현

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stare bene

similar

to feel well

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essere in forma

similar

to be in shape

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godere di buona salute

specialized form

to enjoy good health

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sano come un pesce

idiomatic

healthy as a fish

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salute pubblica

builds on

public health

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