How do you say "greet" in Spanish (Latin America)?

saludar

Verb Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "greet" is saludar.

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Pronunciation

Latin Americans say "saludar" as sa-lu-DAR, punching the capitalized syllable without drawing it out too long.

Grammar notes

saludar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Nos saludó con una sonrisa.

She greeted us with a smile.

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How to remember saludar

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Questions about saludar

How do you pronounce saludar?

Latin Americans say "saludar" as sa-lu-DAR, punching the capitalized syllable without drawing it out too long.

Is saludar formal or casual?

saludar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is saludar used in Spanish (Latin America)?

saludar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Nos saludó con una sonrisa. (She greeted us with a smile.).

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