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greeting

[/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/]
nounfemininepl: greetings
saudação
1. A polite expression of goodwill or welcome upon meeting someone
She offered a warm greeting as they entered the room.
Ela ofereceu uma saudação calorosa quando entraram na sala.
2. A message conveying goodwill or congratulations, often written
We sent birthday greetings to our friend.
Enviamos saudações de aniversário para nosso amigo.
3. An act or instance of greeting someone
The greeting was brief but sincere.
A saudação foi breve, mas sincera.
NYC Slang
yo
Synonyms
salutationhellowelcomeacknowledgment
Antonyms
farewellgoodbyedismissal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saudação
Most common formal term
Brazil
cumprimento
Also used for greetings in casual contexts
Portugal
saudação
Standard formal usage
Portugal
cumprimento
Also common in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

exchange greetings
send one's greetings
greetings and salutations
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