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"Saludos" is a form of "saludo", a noun which is often translated as "greeting". "Un fuerte abrazo" is a phrase which is often translated as "a big hug". Learn more about the difference between "saludos" and "un fuerte abrazo" below.
el saludo(
sah
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loo
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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.
un fuerte abrazo(
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fwehr
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brah
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. a big hug
Cuando volvieron a verse después de tantos años, los dos hermanos se dieron un fuerte abrazo.When they met again after so many years, the two brothers gave each other a big hug.
2. (farewell)
a. best wishes
Te llamaré en cuanto llegue a Madrid. Un fuerte abrazo, Juan.I'll call you as soon as I am in Madrid. Best wishes, Juan.
b. regards
Muchas gracias por la información que me enviaste. Un fuerte abrazo, Irene Martínez.Thanks very much for the information you sent. Regards, Irene Martinez.
c. love
Estoy deseando verte. Un fuerte abrazo, Maribel.I'm so looking forward to seeing you. Love, Maribel.
d. take care
Fue estupendo pasar la tarde contigo. Un fuerte abrazo, Carmen.It was great to spend he afternoon with you. Take care, Carmen.
e. a big hug
Me alegra que hayamos hablado por teléfono. Espero verte pronto. Un fuerte abrazo.I'm glad we spoke on the phone. I hope to see you soon. A big hug.
