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How do you say "greet" in Italian?
salutare
In Italian, "greet" is salutare.
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Pronunciation
Salutare is sah-loo-TAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, coming from 'saluto', a greeting or salute.
Grammar notes
salutare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Ci ha accolti con un sorriso.
She greeted us with a smile.
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How to remember salutare
A military salute is a form of greeting - salutare and 'salute' share the same root.
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Questions about salutare
How do you pronounce salutare?
Salutare is sah-loo-TAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, coming from 'saluto', a greeting or salute.
Is salutare formal or casual?
salutare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is salutare used in Italian?
salutare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Ci ha accolti con un sorriso. (She greeted us with a smile.).
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