el saludo
the greeting
Example Sentence
Un saludo breve abre una conversación desde el inicio.
A brief greeting opens a conversation from the start.
Meaning
el saludo is a greeting, from a quick hello to a polite opening line. It sets the social temperature of a conversation.
Common Phrases
- dar un saludo — to give a greeting
- un saludo cordial — a cordial greeting
- mandar saludos — to send regards
Example
Un saludo cordial abre la charla.
A cordial greeting opens the chat.
Common Mistake
Confusing it with a similar word: saludo (greeting) is not salud (health).