Saludarla (en. Greet her)

/saluˈdaɾla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a gesture or action to acknowledge someone.
I decided to greet her when I saw her arriving.
Decidí saludarla cuando la vi llegar.
To express good wishes to someone upon meeting them.
It's always nice to greet her when I see her on the street.
Siempre es agradable saludarla cuando la encuentro en la calle.
To welcome someone politely.
It's important to greet her with a smile.
Es importante saludarla con una sonrisa.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'saludar' which comes from the Latin 'salutare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

greet her warmly
To receive someone in a warm and friendly manner.
saludarla con afecto
not stop greeting her
To make an effort to always acknowledge that person.
no dejar de saludarla
greet her with a handshake
To make a formal greeting by shaking hands.
saludarla de mano

Related Words

greeting
Action of greeting.
saludo
health
State of physical and mental well-being.
salud
to meet
To meet with someone.
encontrarse

Slang Meanings

To make a casual greeting.
I waved to my friend from afar.
Le tiré un saludo a mi amiga desde lejos.
To high five when greeting.
We always high five when I greet her.
Siempre chocamos cinco cuando la saludo.