saludo
Del latín 'salutum', derivado de salvere que significa 'estar sano'.
NOUN
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[/saˈlu.ðo/es-ES]
greeting
literal
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salutation
formal
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welcome
informal
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(The word 'saludo' carries cultural connotations of social interaction that may not have a direct single-word equivalent in English.)
Antonyms
despedida
A saludo is an act of acknowledging another person's presence or initiating interaction, which can take the form of a verbal greeting, a physical gesture, or a more formal salutation. While 'greeting' is the closest translation, 'saludo' often implies a broader cultural practice of acknowledging social connection and respect, which is more ingrained in Spanish-speaking cultures than the simple act of saying 'hello' or 'goodbye' in English.
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- El saludo de la mano es común en muchos países. — The handshake is common in many countries.
- Siempre recibo un saludo cordial al llegar a la oficina. — I always receive a friendly greeting when I arrive at the office.
- Su saludo formal al director mostró respeto. — His formal salutation to the director showed respect.
- Enviamos nuestros saludos a toda la familia. — We send our regards to the whole family.