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"Saludos" is a form of "saludo", a noun which is often translated as "greeting". "Atentamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "attentively". Learn more about the difference between "saludos" and "atentamente" below.
el saludo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (salutation)
a. greeting
Sonia y Carlos intercambiaron saludos al encontrarse en el mercado.Sonia and Carlos exchanged greetings when they ran into each other at the market.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Mis padres les envían saludos.My parents send you their regards.
Dale saludos de mi parte a tu abuela.Say hello to your grandmother from me.
2. (gesture)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Alfredo me dirigió un saludo con la mano desde el andén.Alfredo gave me a wave from the platform.
Nos saludó con la cabeza del otro lado de la calle.He nodded at us from across the street.
4. (military)
a. salute
El teniente le tendió un saludo al general.The lieutenant extended a salute to the general.
los Saludos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. Regards
Espero su respuesta. Saludos, Ana Álvarez.I look forward to your reply. Regards, Ana Alvarez.
b. Best wishes
Por favor, manden sus correos a esta dirección y les escribiremos de vuelta lo antes posible. Saludos, Departamento de Recursos Humanos.Please send your emails to this address, and we will write back as soon as possible. Best wishes, Human Resources Department.
c. All the best
Todos en la oficina te deseamos una pronta recuperación. Saludos, Roberto.Everyone at the office wishes you a speedy recovery. All the best, Roberto.
atentamente(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. attentively
Todos escuchamos atentamente el discurso del presidente.We all listened attentively to the president's speech.
b. carefully
Lea las instrucciones atentamente antes de empezar.Read the instructions carefully before starting.
a. attentively
La camarera fue muy amable y nos atendió atentamente.The waitress was very pleasant and served us attentively.
b. cordially
Todos están atentamente invitados a asistir a este evento.Everyone is cordially invited to attend this event.
c. kindly
Le solicito atentamente nos envíe más información sobre su investigación.I would kindly ask you to send us further information on your research.
b. yours sincerely
Estimada señora Karla: Felicidades por el premio. Le saluda atentamente, Sara Solero Tomás, DirectoraDear Mrs. Karla, Congratulations on winning the award. Yours sincerely, Sara Solero Tomás, Manager
c. sincerely yours (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Estimado señor Peterson: Por favor acepte nuestras disculpas por el error. Le saluda atentamente, Catalina MataDear Mr. Peterson: Please accept our apologies for the error. Sincerely yours, Catalina Mata
d. sincerely (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Estimada señora Pujol: Le escribo para confirmar que mi marido irá a la estación de ferrocarril a buscarla el viernes. Atentamente, Isabel RuizDear Mrs. Pujol, I'm writing to confirm that my husband will come to the train station to meet you on Friday. Sincerely, Isabel Ruiz
e. yours faithfully (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Estimada señora: Adjunto los documentos pedidos. Le saluda atentamente, Ana Martínez, Secretaria.Dear Madam, Please find attached the documents you requested. Yours faithfully, Ana Martínez, Secretary
