bienestar
“bienestar” means “well-being” in Spanish (overall state of health and happiness).
well-being, welfare
Also: comfort, prosperity
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El gobierno está enfocado en el bienestar de la gente.
A2The government is focused on the welfare of the people.
Para mi bienestar mental, necesito caminar todos los días.
B1For my mental well-being, I need to walk every day.
La empresa ofrece beneficios para mejorar el bienestar de sus empleados.
B2The company offers benefits to improve the comfort/well-being of its employees.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'bienestar'?
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A modern compound word created directly within Spanish by combining the adverb 'bien' (well, good) and the verb 'estar' (to be, to be in a state or condition).
First recorded: Mid-20th century (became prominent in social sciences and health contexts)
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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').