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saludos

sah-LOO-dos

nounmA1
greetings?as an expression of goodwill,regards?used when closing an email or letter
Also:best wishes?formal written closing

📝 In Action

Muchos saludos a tu familia de mi parte.

A1

Many greetings to your family from me.

Me despidió con un simple '¡Saludos!' antes de irse.

A2

He said goodbye to me with a simple 'Greetings!' before leaving.

Saludos cordiales. Esperamos su respuesta pronto.

B1

Kind regards. We await your response soon.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hola (hello)
  • abrazos (hugs (informal closing))
  • cariños (affectionate greetings)

Common Collocations

  • Enviar saludos – To send greetings
  • Saludos cordiales – Kind regards (formal)

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural for Regards

When you mean 'greetings' or 'regards,' this word almost always stays in its plural form, 'saludos,' even if you are only sending one set of regards.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Saludos' and 'Salud'

Mistake: "Using 'saludos' when making a toast."

Correction: Use 'salud' (meaning 'health') when you want to say 'Cheers!' or 'Bless you!' after a sneeze. 'Saludos' is strictly for greetings and farewells.

⭐ Usage Tips

Perfect Email Closer

'Saludos' is a universal, neutral, and polite way to end an email in Spanish, similar to saying 'Best regards' or 'Best' in English.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: saludos

Question 1 of 1

Which English phrase is the best translation for 'Saludos cordiales'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use 'saludos' versus 'salud'?

Use 'saludos' (greetings/regards) when you are saying hello, goodbye, or closing a message. Use 'salud' (health) when someone sneezes or when you are raising a glass to make a toast ('Cheers!').

Can I use 'saludos' when talking on the phone?

Yes, absolutely! It is a very common, friendly way to end a phone call, similar to saying 'Take care' or 'Bye for now.'