salutation
gb/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/ us/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 9400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
B2
entity
1
formal word for greeting
Polite words you say or write to greet someone.
Patrón de uso:
a salutation to [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "salutation" in very casual situations where native speakers would simply say "hello" or "hi." In everyday speech, "greeting" or an actual greeting word (like "hello") is usually more natural. Also, do not confuse "salutation" (a noun) with "to salute" (a verb meaning to greet or show respect, often in a military way).
Sinónimos
greeting (More common and general; used in both formal and informal situations.)
Antónimos
farewell (Refers to words said when leaving, not when greeting.)
Colocaciones
greetings and salutations
|polite salutation
|formal salutation
|warm salutation
|offer one's salutations
Temas
communication
|daily life
|etiquette
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He raised his hat in a brief salutation as she passed.
- The ambassador offered his salutations to the new president.
- They exchanged polite salutations before beginning the meeting.
- "Greetings and salutations," he said with a smile as he entered the room.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The host gave a warm salutation to every guest.
- They began the call with a short salutation.
- He wrote a friendly salutation at the start of his note.
- We exchanged quick salutations and then started work.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
2
greeting at start of letter or email
The greeting words at the top of a letter or email, like "Dear Anna" or "To Whom It May Concern."
Patrón de uso:
the salutation of [a letter/email]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse the "salutation" with the "closing" of a letter. The salutation is the greeting at the top (e.g. "Dear Maria"), while the closing is the phrase at the end (e.g. "Best regards"). Another common mistake is using very informal salutations like "Hey" in emails where a more formal greeting is expected.
Sinónimos
greeting line (Less formal and more explanatory; often used in teaching writing or email etiquette.)
Antónimos
closing (Refers to the final words of a letter or email (e.g. "Sincerely"), not the opening greeting.)
Colocaciones
email salutation
|letter salutation
|business salutation
|formal salutation
|appropriate salutation
Temas
communication
|business
|education
Ejemplos
- Choose a professional salutation when writing to someone you do not know well.
- In formal letters, the salutation usually includes the recipient's title and last name.
- The email had no salutation, which made it feel a bit rude.
- She asked the class to underline the salutation in each example letter.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The salutation in my email is "Dear Mr. Brown."
- Please use a polite salutation when you write to your teacher.
- He forgot the salutation at the start of the letter.
- We learned how to write the date, the salutation, and the closing.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
action
3
formal gesture of respect or greeting
A formal action, like a bow or hand movement, used to greet or show respect to someone.
Patrón de uso:
a salutation to [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that in this sense, "salutation" often refers to a gesture rather than spoken words. In modern English, however, speakers more often use the noun "salute" for this physical action.
Sinónimos
salute (More common, especially in military contexts; usually refers specifically to a set hand or body movement.)
Antónimos
snub (Means to ignore or treat someone coldly instead of greeting or honoring them.)
Colocaciones
ceremonial salutation
|military salutation
|brief salutation
|solemn salutation
Temas
etiquette
|military
|culture
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The officer gave a crisp salutation as the general arrived.
- He removed his hat in a silent salutation to the victims.
- The guards stood at attention, their salutation marking the start of the ceremony.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The soldier made a formal salutation to his commander.
- He bowed his head in a quiet salutation.
- They raised their hands in salutation as the flag passed.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
salutation
AFI
GB/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/
US/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
sa - luta - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sa)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: salutation
- Plural: salutation, salutations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
give my salutations to
1/ɡˈɪv mˈaɪ sˈælˈutˈeɪʃənz tə/
fixed phrase
formal
ask someone to pass on greetings
To politely ask a person to tell someone else that you send your greetings.
Ejemplos
- Please give my salutations to your parents when you see them.
- He ended the letter with a request to give his salutations to the whole family.
greetings and salutations
1/ɡɹˈitɪŋz ˈænd sˈælˈutˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
informal
playful, formal-sounding greeting
A fun and a little old-fashioned way to say hello to people.
Ejemplos
- "Greetings and salutations, everyone," the host announced as he walked on stage.
- She opened her video with "Greetings and salutations" to welcome her viewers.
- He joked, "Greetings and salutations, my friends," when he joined the call.