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“say hello to” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/saluˈðaɾ/

Example

Siempre saludo a mis vecinos por la mañana.

I always say hello to my neighbors in the morning.

Illustration for saludar (say hello to)

How to say “say hello to” in Spanish

“Say hello to” in Spanish is saludar.

A verbal or gestural act acknowledging and showing respect when meeting someone.

Full entry for saludar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with saludar

Al entrar en la oficina, siempre saludo a mis compañeros con una sonrisa.

When I enter the office, I always greet my coworkers with a smile.

Tips for using saludar

  • Saludar typically takes a before a person (saludar a Ana) and is commonly used with polite expressions such as buenos días or mucho gusto in formal situations.

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