How to Say ‘What matters is being well.’ in Spain Spanish
Lo importante es estar bien.
loh eem-por-TAHN-teh ess ess-TAR byen
[loh eem-por-TAHN-teh ess ess-TAR byen]
💬 Usage Tip: Spanish often uses [lo] + adjective to mean "what is ..." or "the ... thing": [lo importante], [lo mejor], [lo difícil].
Phrase Breakdown
Lo importante
loh eem-por-TAHN-teh
The important thing
A noun phrase referring to the key or essential matter.
Lo importante es intentarlo.
The important thing is to try.
Words in this phrase
Lo
[loh]
the
Here 'lo' creates an abstract expression meaning 'what is' or 'the thing that is'.
Lo bueno de caminar es que relaja.
The good thing about walking is that it relaxes.
importante
[eem-por-TAHN-teh]
important
Refers to what really matters in a situation.
Lo importante para nosotros es la salud.
What is important for us is health.
Es estar bien
ess ess-TAR byen
Is to be well
Explains that the main goal or priority is to be in good condition.
Para mí, es estar bien con mi familia.
For me, it is to be well with my family.
Words in this phrase
es
[ess]
is
A form of 'ser' used to identify or define something.
Es importante dormir bien cada noche.
It is important to sleep well every night.
estar
[ess-TAR]
to be
From 'estar', commonly used for temporary states like health or mood.
Quiero estar en casa esta tarde.
I want to be at home this afternoon.
bien
[byen]
well
Used to describe feeling good, healthy, or okay.
Después del médico, ya estoy bien.
After the doctor, I am fine now.
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