saludo
“saludo” means “greeting” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
greeting, salutation
Also: regards, wave
📝 In Action
Su saludo fue muy cordial y amable.
A2His greeting was very warm and friendly.
Al final del correo, puse un saludo afectuoso.
B1At the end of the email, I put an affectionate salutation.
Recibimos muchos saludos de cumpleaños por mensaje.
A1We received many birthday greetings via message.
I greet, I salute
Also: I say hello
📝 In Action
Yo siempre saludo a mis vecinos cuando los veo.
A1I always greet my neighbors when I see them.
Si lo encuentro, le saludo y le doy tu mensaje.
A2If I find him, I greet him and give him your message.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: saludo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'saludo' as the noun (the thing) and not the verb (the action)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *salus*, meaning 'health' or 'safety.' The act of greeting someone historically meant wishing them good health.
First recorded: Medieval Latin (as *salutare*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'saludo' and 'hola'?
'Hola' is the word 'hello' itself. 'Saludo' is the noun meaning 'a greeting' (the act or the gesture). You can give a 'saludo' by saying 'hola'.
Why is 'saludo' related to 'salud' (health)?
Historically, when people greeted each other, they were wishing the other person well. The root word *salus* meant health or well-being, so the noun 'saludo' and the verb 'saludar' literally mean 'to wish health upon someone.'