/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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