Saludado (en. Greeted)

/sa.luˈða.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Has received a greeting.
The boy was greeted by his teacher in class.
El niño fue saludado por su maestro en la clase.
Indicates that someone has been received with a cordial greeting.
The grandmother greeted her grandchildren, who had already been greeted by the whole neighborhood.
La abuela saludó a sus nietos, quienes ya habían sido saludados por todo el vecindario.
Passive form of greet in the context of being recognized.
At the party, all the guests were greeted by the host.
En la fiesta, todos los invitados fueron saludados por el anfitrión.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

greeted at the entrance
Refers to being received upon entering a place.
saludado a la entrada
greeted by everyone
Indicates that many people have greeted someone.
saludado por todos
greeted with hugs
Indicates that someone has been received with a very warm greeting.
saludado con abrazos

Related Words

greeting
Action of greeting, a way to express a greeting.
saludo
greeter
Person who greets or who dedicates themselves to greeting others.
saludador
to greet
To perform the action of making a greeting.
saludar

Slang Meanings

To be recognized kindly at an event.
After being greeted by everyone, he felt like a star.
Luego de ser saludado por todos, se sintió como una estrella.
To have a cordial treatment from a group.
Upon arriving at the meeting, he was greeted as if he were part of the family.
Al llegar a la reunión, fue saludado como si fuera parte de la familia.