Portuguese

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Etymology

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From saudar +‎ -ável. Compare Spanish saludable.

Pronunciation

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  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /sɐwˈda.vɛl/ [sɐwˈða.vɛɫ], /sawˈda.vɛl/ [sawˈða.vɛɫ]

  • Rhymes: (Portugal) -avɛl
  • Hyphenation: sau‧dá‧vel

Adjective

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saudável m or f (plural saudáveis, comparable, comparative mais saudável, superlative o mais saudável or saudabilíssimo)

  1. healthy; well (enjoying health)
    Synonym: são
  2. healthy; healthful (conducive to health)
    Synonyms: salubre, sadio

Quotations

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For quotations using this term, see Citations:saudável.

Derived terms

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