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

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

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.