Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/bjenesˈtaɾ/

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Translation

wellbeing

Word origin

A compound of bien ('well'), from Latin bene, and estar ('to be'), from Latin stare ('to stand'). It calques the idea of being well.

Origin
Latin
Root
bene stare
English cognates
benefit, state

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralbienestares

Examples

deporte mejora .

Sport improves your wellbeing.

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We seek the wellbeing of the whole family.

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The welfare of the animals is important.

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She felt a sense of wellbeing after sleeping well.

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Wellbeing does not depend on money alone.

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This word is part of lesson 68.