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"Saluda" is a form of "saludar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to say hello to". "Saludos a" is a phrase which is often translated as "give my best to". Learn more about the difference between "saluda" and "saludos a" below.
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to say hello to
Vi a Sandra en la tienda ayer y la saludé.I saw Sandra at the store yesterday and said hello to her.
b. to greet
La maestra saluda a los estudiantes en la puerta.The teacher greets her students at the door.
c. to say hi to
Te vi en el centro comercial ayer, pero no me saludaste.I saw you in the mall yesterday but you didn't say hi to me.
2. (military)
3. (to gesture)
a. to wave to
La princesa saludó al pueblo desde su coche.The princess waved to the people from her car.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
4. (to gesture)
a. to wave
El presidente saludó antes de comenzar su discurso.The president waved before beginning his speech.
saludarse
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
a. to greet one another
Se saludan cada mañana al llegar a trabajar. They greet one another every morning when they get to work.
saludos a(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. give my best to
Fue un placer verte. Saludos a tu pareja.It was nice to see you. Give my best to your partner.
b. give ... my regards
Saludos a tus padres. Diles que los visitaré pronto.Give your parents my regards. Tell them I'll visit them soon.
d. say hi to ... for me (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Nos vemos la semana que viene. ¡Saludos a tu hermano!See you next week. Say hi to your brother for me!
