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La mente necesita descanso para estar saludable.

La mente necesita descanso para estar saludable.
The mind needs rest to be healthy.
FromLesson 6inHardcore Spanish (Latin America)

Breakdown of La mente necesita descanso para estar saludable.

estar
to be
para
for
necesitar
to need
saludable
healthy
la mente
the mind

Questions & Answers about La mente necesita descanso para estar saludable.

Why is it "La mente" and not "El mente"?
In Spanish, "mente" is a feminine noun. Most nouns that end in "-a" are feminine, but there are also exceptions like "el problema." In this case, "mente" means "mind" and is always used with the feminine article "la."
What does "descanso" mean, and why is it used here?
"Descanso" means "rest" or "break." This noun is used to express that the mind needs a period of rest for it to stay healthy or function well. It is derived from the verb "descansar," meaning "to rest."
Why is "estar" used instead of "ser" before "saludable"?
"Estar" is used to talk about states or conditions that can change, such as health or mood. "Ser" is typically used for permanent or lasting attributes. Since the sentence focuses on the mind's current or ongoing condition of being healthy, "estar" is appropriate.
Why is "para" used here instead of "por"?
In Spanish, "para" often expresses purpose or goal ("in order to"), while "por" has several other uses such as expressing cause, duration, or exchange. In this sentence, the mind needs rest "para estar saludable," meaning the purpose of rest is to be healthy.
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