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masculine

/saˈluðo/

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Translation

greeting

Word origin

From saludar, from Latin salutare ('to greet, wish health to'), from salus, salutem ('health, safety').

Origin
Latin
Root
salutare
English cognates
salute, salutation

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsaludos

Examples

.

He gave me a very friendly greeting as I came in.

.

Send my regards to your family.

cordial .

A warm greeting to everyone present.

afectuoso.

She ended the letter with an affectionate greeting.

¡ !

Greetings from the beach!

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This word is part of lesson 43.