Saludaba (en. Greeted)

[saluˈðaba]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Imperfect indicative of the verb to greet.

When she arrived at the party, she greeted me with a smile.

Cuando llegaba a la fiesta, ella me saludaba con una sonrisa.

Action of giving greetings to someone.

I always greeted her upon entering the store.

Siempre la saludaba al entrar a la tienda.

Expression of courtesy when encountering people.

She greeted all the neighbors every morning.

Saludaba a todos los vecinos cada mañana.

From the Latin 'salutare', meaning 'to greet'.

to greet someone

To express a greeting to a person.

saludar a alguien

to greet with a handshake

To shake hands as a form of greeting.

saludar de mano

to greet with a kiss

To give a kiss as a form of greeting.

saludar con un beso

greeting

Action of greeting, expression of courtesy.

saludo

greeter

Person who greets.

saludador

Informal greeting among friends.

When he entered, everyone gave him a bro greeting.

Cuando entró, todos le dieron un saludo de bro.

A greeting that implies camaraderie.

He gave a nod as a greeting, like to say 'all good'.

Le hizo un saludo con la cabeza, como para decir 'todo bien'.