saudação — meaning in English

English meaning

• greeting noun A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.
• salute noun A formal gesture of greeting or respect, such as raising a hand to the forehead.

Senses

saudação is used for these senses in English:

• greeting A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
• salute 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. [from 15th c.]

greeting — full definition

1. noun A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.
2. noun The act of greeting someone.

salute — full definition

1. noun A formal gesture of greeting or respect, such as raising a hand to the forehead.
2. verb To greet or honour someone with a formal gesture or words of respect.

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