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"Be healthy" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "ser sano", and "be well" is a phrase which is often translated as "cuídate". Learn more about the difference between "be healthy" and "be well" below.
be healthy(
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hehl
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thi
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. ser sano
I like to ride my bike because it is healthy.Me gusta andar en bicicleta porque es sano.
b. ser saludable
Vegetables are healthy, and you should eat them every day.Las verduras son saludables, y deberías comerlas todos los días.
a. estar sano
Chad has had a few illnesses over the last couple of years, but he's healthy now.Chad sufrió unas cuantas enfermedades en el último par de años, pero ahora está sano.
be well(
bi
wehl
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. cuídate (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
See you soon. Be well.Nos vemos pronto. Cuídate.
b. cuídese (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Call me from time to time, and be well.Llámeme de vez en cuando, y cuídese.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. estar bien
Hey, Jane. How are you? - I'm well, and you?Hola, Jane. ¿Cómo estás? - Estoy bien, ¿y tú?
