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salute

/səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/

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noun

Saludo

An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, now especially a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.

Examples :

"The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute."

Los soldados saludaron a los dignatarios con un saludo firme.

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noun

Beso, saludo

A kiss, offered in salutation.

Examples :

"He gave his grandmother a gentle salute on the cheek before leaving. "

Le dio a su abuela un suave beso en la mejilla antes de irse.

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noun

Salva, saludo

A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.

Examples :

"The naval ship fired a twenty-one gun salute in honor of the visiting president. "

El barco de la armada disparó una salva de veintiún cañonazos en honor al presidente visitante.

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noun

Salva, petardo

A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.

Examples :

"The firework display at the 4th of July celebration included a spectacular salute. "

La exhibición de fuegos artificiales en la celebración del 4 de julio incluyó una salva espectacular.

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verb

Saludar

To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).

Examples :

"They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade."

Saludaron la bandera cuando pasó en el desfile.

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verb

Saludar, honrar, agradecer

To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.

Examples :

"I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible."

Me gustaría saludar a los muchos voluntarios dedicados que hacen posible este proyecto.

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verb

Saludar

To wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.

Examples :

"As she walked past the school, Sarah saluted her friend, waving a quick hello. "

Mientras pasaba por la escuela, Sarah saludó a su amiga, haciéndole un rápido saludo con la mano.

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verb

Saludar

To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.

Examples :

"The teacher saluted the class with a cheerful "Good morning!" "

El profesor saludó a la clase con un alegre "¡Buenos días!"

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verb

Beneficiar, favorecer

To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.

Examples :

"The school's new after-school program is designed to salute the students' well-being by providing nutritious snacks and extra help with homework. "

El nuevo programa extraescolar de la escuela está diseñado para beneficiar el bienestar de los estudiantes al proporcionar refrigerios nutritivos y ayuda adicional con la tarea.

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verb

besar

Examples :

"Before leaving for school, the children saluted their parents goodbye. "

Antes de irse a la escuela, los niños besaron a sus padres para despedirse.

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