Salute

Word for the day - covering words you may want to avoid, as their meaning is not well taken.

Salute or Saludo

Not the same.  

English has one meaning for this word - maybe two.   There is this..

Then there is a 21-gun salute, when someone dies.

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In Spanish there are many. 

"Salud" means health

"Le mando un saludo a Juan." means  "Say 'hi'to John for me."

Saludar (an action) means: Wave, shake hands with, salute, or greet (usually with a kiss)

 

When I see my "ex", she always says "Saludame!" because I don't.  My first try is the American one.  She insists - I next try a wave.  She still insists - I put out my hand.  What she wants is the normal greeting. . .  A kiss on the cheek.   The obvious pun never amuses her.

Food for thought...

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