Spanish Conversation · Level 5
88 words
Spanish word
saludo
Pronunciation
IPA/saˈluðo/
Meaning
- masculine noungreeting
Example
Le di un saludo al profesor.
I gave a greeting to the teacher.
More examples
Ella me dio un saludo cordial al llegar.
She gave me a cordial greeting when arriving.
Core concept
Short phrase or gesture showing courtesy or affection when meeting or parting.
Common phrases
dar un saludo
give a greeting
recibir un saludo
receive a greeting
saludo cordial
cordial greeting
Similar words
presentación: Brief spoken introduction stating a person's name and role when meeting.
bienvenida: Short phrase or small gesture expressing welcome to an arriving visitor.
despedida: Short phrase or small gesture expressing farewell at the end of a meeting.
Definition in Spanish
Palabra que nombra una frase o un gesto para mostrar cortesía o afecto al encontrarse o despedirse.
Word origin
From Latin salutare 'to greet' (from salus 'well-being' or 'health'), saludo originally names an act of wishing someone well and has evolved into the common noun for a greeting.
Usage tips
- Saludo is a general greeting and therefore differs from English salute, which usually means a formal or military gesture.