Saludo (en. Greeting)

/saˈluðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Expression used to initiate a conversation or acknowledge someone's presence.

The most common greeting is a handshake.

El saludo más común es un apretón de manos.

Action of greeting.

A cordial greeting can improve the atmosphere in a meeting.

Un saludo cordial puede mejorar el ambiente en una reunión.

Word or phrase used to welcome.

I always include a greeting in my letters.

Siempre incluyo un saludo en mis cartas.

From Latin salutis, which means health.

affectionate greeting

Greeting that indicates affection or friendship.

saludo afectuoso

to give a greeting

To make a gesture or expression to greet someone.

dar un saludo

distant greeting

Way of greeting without getting close, such as with a hand gesture.

saludo a distancia

farewell

Action of saying goodbye or withdrawing.

despedida

greeting

English word for greeting.

greeting

acknowledgment

Act of acknowledging someone upon arrival.

reconocimiento

Informal greeting among friends.

When we saw each other, I gave him a fist bump greeting.

Cuando nos vimos, le di un saludo con un puño.

Greeting made with a special gesture, such as a slap.

I gave him a high-five greeting when I saw him.

Le hice un saludo de 'high-five' al verlo.