Meaning
greeting
- regards
- wave, gesture of greeting
In a sentence
Le mando un saluto da parte di Luca.
I'm sending you greetings from Luca.
Hai visto il suo saluto con la mano?
Did you see his wave of the hand?
Non ho sentito il tuo saluto stamattina.
I didn't hear your hello this morning.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| saluto | masculine · singular |
| saluti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use saluto for the act or gesture of greeting; use ciao, buongiorno, or arrivederci for the actual words you say.
- In emails and letters, saluti means “regards.” More formal closings include cordiali saluti or distinti saluti.
- Fare un saluto often means “to stop by briefly” or “say hello quickly,” not a full visit.