Saludaban (en. They greeted)

/saludaˈβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of greeting someone.
When they entered the classroom, all the students greeted their teacher.
Cuando entraron al salón, todos los estudiantes saludaban a su profesor.
To acknowledge someone with a gesture or word.
The neighbors greeted the new tenants of the house.
Los vecinos saludaban a los nuevos inquilinos de la casa.
To wish someone good health.
She always greeted her friends wishing them a good day.
Ella siempre saludaba a sus amigos deseándoles un buen día.

Etymology

From the verb 'saludar', which comes from the Latin 'salutare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to greet someone
To acknowledge or address a person with a greeting.
saludar a alguien
to wave
To make a greeting gesture by moving the hand.
saludar con la mano
to greet warmly
To offer a greeting in a kind and attentive manner.
saludar cordialmente

Related Words

healthy
That is good for health.
saludable
greeting
The action of greeting or the word with which one greets.
saludo
health
A state of physical and mental well-being.
salud

Slang Meanings

To greet informally or with humor.
At the party, everyone greeted each other jokingly.
En la fiesta, todos saludaban haciendo bromas.
To give a greeting with an exaggerated gesture.
When they saw their friend, they greeted him as if he were a celebrity.
Cuando vieron a su amigo, le saludaban como si fuera una celebridad.