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How to Say "welfare" in Spanish

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bienestar

bee-eh-neh-STAR/bjenesˈtaɾ/

nounA2general
Use 'bienestar' when referring to a general state of comfort, health, and happiness, often in a social or economic sense.
A simple storybook illustration of a person lying down in bright green grass, smiling peacefully under a warm, yellow sun, symbolizing contentment and health.

Examples

El gobierno está enfocado en el bienestar de la gente.

The government is focused on the welfare of the people.

Para mi bienestar mental, necesito caminar todos los días.

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

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

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

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'.

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.

protección

nounB1formal
Use 'protección' when 'welfare' refers to a specific system of social or governmental support, aid, or safeguarding, such as social security or data protection.

Examples

La ley garantiza la protección de datos personales.

The law guarantees the protection of personal data.

Bienestar vs. Protección

Learners often confuse 'bienestar' and 'protección' because both can relate to support. Remember that 'bienestar' is about the general state of well-being, while 'protección' refers to specific systems or measures of safeguarding.

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