Saludan (en. They greet)

/sa.luˈðan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Make a gesture, movement, or expression with which one welcomes or shows respect to someone.
At the party, everyone greets each other upon arrival.
En la fiesta, todos se saludan al llegar.
Speak to someone to acknowledge their presence.
When friends meet, they greet each other with a hug.
Cuando los amigos se encuentran, se saludan con un abrazo.
Exchange words of courtesy when meeting.
On the way, they greet each other with a 'good morning'.
En el camino, se saludan con un 'buenos días'.

Etymology

From the verb 'greet', derived from the Latin 'salutare', which means 'to give health'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

greet each other among friends
exchange greetings and expressions of affection among friends.
saludarse entre amigos
greet someone
when several people approach someone to greet them.
saludan a uno
greet with a gesture
express a greeting through a physical gesture.
salud con un gesto

Related Words

greeting
the action of greeting.
saludo
health
state of physical and mental well-being.
salud
greeter
person who greets.
saludador

Slang Meanings

Greet in a carefree manner.
Sometimes they just greet each other with a 'hi' and that's it.
A veces solo se saludan de a 'hola' y ya.
Give a casual greeting among friends.
On the corner, they greet each other with a 'what's up'.
En la esquina, se saludan con un 'qué onda'.