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healthy

[/ˈhelθi/]
adjective
saudável
1. in a state of good physical or mental health; free from disease or injury
She maintains a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly.
Ela mantém um estilo de vida saudável exercitando-se regularmente.
2. conducive to or indicative of good health
Eating healthy foods is important for your well-being.
Comer alimentos saudáveis é importante para seu bem-estar.
3. showing or characterized by good judgment; sensible
It's healthy to have a skeptical attitude toward misinformation.
É saudável ter uma atitude cética em relação à desinformação.
4. large in size or amount; substantial
The company reported a healthy profit this quarter.
A empresa reportou um lucro saudável neste trimestre.
Synonyms
wellfitrobustwholesomenutritiousbeneficial
Antonyms
unhealthysickilldiseasedweakharmful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saudável
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
saudável
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
saudável
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
saudável
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

healthy appetite - bom apetite, apetite saudável
in good health - em bom estado de saúde
healthy competition - competição saudável
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