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How do you say "greet" in Spanish?
saludar
In Spanish, "greet" is saludar.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'saludar' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and don't forget to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue.
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?
Pronounce 'saludar' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and don't forget to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue.
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?
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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