greeting

• Sustantivo que designa una palabra, gesto o acción utilizada para saludar, reconocer o expresar buena voluntad al encontrarse con alguien.

A noun referring to a word, gesture, or action used to welcome, acknowledge, or express goodwill upon meeting someone.

1. Words or actions of welcomeA1formal

   A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition when meeting someone.

   saludo

   • He offered a warm greeting to his guests.
   • She smiled as a greeting when she saw him.
   • A simple 'hello' is a common greeting.

   Sinónimosaddresshailhelloreceptionsalutationtoastwelcome

   Antónimosfarewellgoodbyesend-off

2. Message of goodwillA2formal

   A message expressing good wishes, often sent on special occasions.

   Saludo de felicitación

   • I sent a birthday greeting to my grandmother.
   • The president issued a greeting to the nation on New Year's Day.
   • They received many greetings from friends and family.

   Sinónimoshellosalutationwelcome

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de saludar o dirigirse a alguien al encontrarse, a menudo con palabras o gestos; también puede significar recibir o acoger a alguien de cierta manera.

A verb used to indicate the act of welcoming or addressing someone upon meeting, often with words or gestures.

1. Welcome or addressA1formal

   To say hello to someone or welcome them in a friendly way.

   saludar

   • She greeted her guests at the door.
   • He greeted his colleagues with a warm smile.
   • They greeted each other with a handshake.

   Sinónimosaccostacknowledgeaddresshailmeetreceivesalutewelcome

   Antónimoscold-shoulderignoreostracizeshunslightsnubspurn

2. React to somethingB2formal

   To respond to something in a particular way, often with a feeling or action.

   reaccionar ante algo

   • The news was greeted with enthusiasm by the team.
   • His speech was greeted by loud applause.
   • The proposal was greeted with skepticism by the board.

   Sinónimosacknowledgemeetreceive

   Antónimosdisregardignoreoverlooksnub