Using the wrong gender

As an adjective, 'sana' is the feminine form. Always make sure the ending matches the thing you are describing: 'una persona sana' (a healthy person), but 'un cuerpo sano' (a healthy body).

Feminine Form

Use 'estar sana' (to be healthy/well right now) when talking about temporary health, like recovery from an illness: 'Ya estoy sana.' (I'm healthy now.)

Feeling Well

Very common when describing the health or soundness of a feminine person or thing.

Confusing the command

The form 'sana' is used in two ways: 1) To say that 'he/she/it' or 'you (formal)' is doing the healing (present tense), or 2) To give an informal command to a friend: '¡Sana!' (Heal!).

Two Uses of 'Sana'

'Sanar' often focuses on the process of becoming healthy or whole again, rather than just treating symptoms.

Focus on the Result

Commonly used in contexts related to recovery, medicine, or emotional healing.

Comprehensive guide to the Spanish word 'sana,' including its uses as the feminine adjective 'healthy' and the conjugated verb form 'heals' from 'sanar.' Includes examples and conjugation tables.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations