Kilo Lingo

/saluˈðar/

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Translation

to greet

Word origin

From Latin salutare ('to greet, wish health to'), from salus ('health, safety'). The same root gives English 'salute' and 'salubrious'.

Origin
Latin
Root
salutare
English cognates
salute, salutary

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I always greet my neighbours in the morning.

gran .

He greeted us with a big smile.

¡Salúdame !

Say hello to your family from me!

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It is polite to say hello when you come in.

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The soldier saluted the general with respect.

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This word is part of lesson 34.