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"Sano" is a form of "sano", an adjective which is often translated as "healthy". "Zanahorio" is a noun which is often translated as "square". Learn more about the difference between "sano" and "zanahorio" below.
sano(
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noh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (healthful)
a. healthy
No me parece sano desayunar pizza sobrante todos los días.I don't think it's healthy to eat leftover pizza for breakfast every day.
Vivimos una vida muy sana.We live a very healthy life.
a. wholesome
Ella necesita un hombre sano que la trate bien.She needs a wholesome man who treats her well.
3. (undamaged)
a. intact
El ladrón no dejó ni un mueble sano.The robber didn't leave one piece of furniture intact.
el zanahorio
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. square
No pienso salir con Felipe. Es un zanahorio.There's no way I'll go out with Felipe. He's a square.
