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How to Say "well-being" in Spanish

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bienestar

bee-eh-neh-STAR/bjenesˈtaɾ/

NounA2General
Use 'bienestar' when referring to a person's or group's overall state of health, happiness, and prosperity.
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.

bien

/byen//ˈbjen/

NounB1General
Use 'bien' when talking about a person's benefit, advantage, or a more abstract concept of good, often in contrast to 'mal' (evil).
A scale balancing good (a white heart) and evil (a black shape).

Examples

Es importante distinguir entre el bien y el mal.

It's important to distinguish between good and evil.

Lo hago por tu bien.

I'm doing it for your own good.

Sus bienes incluyen una casa y dos coches.

His assets include a house and two cars.

Bien vs. Bienestar for 'Well-being'

Learners often confuse 'bien' and 'bienestar' because both can relate to positive states. Remember that 'bienestar' is the direct translation for 'well-being' in terms of health and happiness, while 'bien' is broader, often referring to benefit or good in general.

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