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A simple storybook illustration of a person lying down in bright green grass, smiling peacefully under a warm, yellow sun, symbolizing contentment and health.

bienestar

bee-eh-neh-STAR

NounmA2
well-being?overall state of health and happiness,welfare?social or economic comfort
Also:comfort?physical ease,prosperity?financial success (often used as 'bienestar económico')

📝 In Action

El gobierno está enfocado en el bienestar de la gente.

A2

The government is focused on the welfare of the people.

Para mi bienestar mental, necesito caminar todos los días.

B1

For my mental well-being, I need to walk every day.

La empresa ofrece beneficios para mejorar el bienestar de sus empleados.

B2

The company offers benefits to improve the comfort/well-being of its employees.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • malestar (discomfort / unease)
  • enfermedad (illness)

Common Collocations

  • Bienestar social – Social welfare
  • Bienestar emocional – Emotional well-being

💡 Grammar Points

A Compound Noun

This word is a combination of two smaller words: 'bien' (good/well) and 'estar' (to be). It literally means 'good state of being'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "La bienestar"

Correction: El bienestar. Even though it ends in '-ar', it is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with 'Lograr' or 'Buscar'

You often use verbs like 'lograr' (to achieve) or 'buscar' (to seek) with 'bienestar' when talking about personal goals.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: bienestar

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'bienestar'?

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Word Family

bien(well / good) - adverb/noun
estar(to be (state)) - verb
malestar(discomfort / malaise) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'bienestar' masculine if it ends in '-ar'?

Even though many words ending in '-ar' are verbs, 'bienestar' functions as a noun. Because it is a compound word formed from a verb in its base form ('estar'), Spanish rules typically assign the masculine gender ('el') to such compounds.

Can I separate the two parts: 'bien' and 'estar'?

Yes, but they mean different things. 'Bienestar' (one word) is the noun meaning 'well-being'. 'Estar bien' (two words) is the verb phrase meaning 'to be well' or 'to be okay' (e.g., 'Yo estoy bien').