Saluda (en. Say hello)

/saˈluða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of greeting someone.
Whenever he saw his grandmother, he greeted her with a kiss.
Siempre que vio a su abuela, la saluda con un beso.
Courtesy expression when meeting someone.
It is customary to greet guests upon arrival.
Es costumbre saludar a los invitados al llegar.
To reach a verbal agreement with someone.
Before starting the meeting, everyone greets each other.
Antes de iniciar la reunión, todos se saludan.

Etymology

From the Latin 'salutare', which means 'to greet, to wish health'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cordial greeting
Friendly expression when greeting.
saludo cordial
affectionate greeting
Greeting that shows affection.
saludo afectuoso
greet and continue
Expression that invites to greet and continue with the conversation.
saluda y sigue

Related Words

greeting
Action of greeting.
saludo
health
State of physical and mental well-being.
salud
healthy
That promotes health.
saludable

Slang Meanings

To give an informal greeting.
I told him to send greetings to everyone.
Le dije que le mandara un saludo a todos.
To greet with a quick gesture.
I'm just going to greet and then leave.
Solo voy a saludar y me voy.