Saludar (en. Greet)

/saˈluðar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To direct a greeting to someone.

Every time they enter the room, they greet each other with a hug.

Cada vez que entran en la sala, se saludan con un abrazo.

To establish visual or verbal contact with someone to show acknowledgment.

It is important to greet the teacher when entering the classroom.

Es importante saludar al maestro al entrar al aula.

To receive someone in a friendly manner.

I will greet you when you arrive at the party.

Te voy a saludar cuando llegues a la fiesta.

From Latin 'salutare', which means 'to greet'.

greet upon arrival

To make a greeting upon arriving at a place.

saludar al llegar

greet with a wave

To make a greeting gesture by raising the hand.

saludar con la mano

greet everyone

To direct a greeting to all present people.

saludar a todos

greeting

Act of greeting.

saludo

healthy

Favorable to health.

saludable

health

State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

salud

To give a pat on the back as a greeting.

Upon arrival, I gave a 'high five' as a greeting.

Al llegar, le di un 'high five' como saludo.

To greet informally or in a friendly manner.

We always greet with a 'What's up?' among friends.

Siempre saludamos con un '¿Qué tal?' entre amigos.