saludo
/sah-LOO-doh/
greeting
Saludo (noun) means 'greeting,' or the act of acknowledging someone.
saludo(noun)
greeting
?An act of saying hello or acknowledging someone.
,salutation
?Formal written or spoken acknowledgment.
regards
?Used in the plural, 'saludos', often in letters or messages.
,wave
?A physical gesture of greeting.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Since 'saludo' ends in '-o', it is a masculine noun and uses masculine articles (el saludo, un saludo).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'saludo' (the noun) when you mean the verb 'saludar'."
Correction: Remember 'saludo' (noun) is the act itself, while 'saludar' is the action (to greet).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Closings
When closing a letter or email, using 'Saludos' (plural) is a very common, neutral way to sign off, similar to 'Regards' or 'Best'.
Saludo (verb) means 'I greet.' The image depicts the action of the speaker performing the greeting.
saludo(verb)
I greet
?The action of saying hello, done by the speaker.
,I salute
?Formal or military acknowledgment.
I say hello
?A simple way to express the action.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular AR Verb
'Saludar' is a regular verb ending in -AR, meaning its conjugations follow the standard, predictable patterns. Once you learn one regular -AR verb, you know them all!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Yo' too much
Mistake: "Saying 'Yo saludo' unnecessarily."
Correction: Since the verb form 'saludo' already tells you the speaker is 'yo' (I), you usually omit 'yo' unless you need to emphasize who is doing the action. Just say 'Saludo a mi jefe'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
✏️ 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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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.'