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greetings

[/ˈɡriːtɪŋz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural form)
saudações
1. polite words or signs of welcome or recognition
She sent her greetings to the family.
Ela enviou suas saudações à família.
2. a message of goodwill, especially on a special occasion
Holiday greetings were exchanged among colleagues.
Saudações de férias foram trocadas entre colegas.
3. an act or instance of greeting someone
The greetings at the door were warm and friendly.
As saudações na porta foram calorosas e amigáveis.
NYC Slang
yo, what's good, peace
Synonyms
salutationswelcomesregardsacknowledgmentshellos
Antonyms
farewellsgoodbyesdismissals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saudações
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
cumprimentos
equally used, slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
saudações/cumprimentos
both terms widely used
Portugal
cumprimentos
more frequently used than saudações in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

exchange greetings
extend greetings
season's greetings
greetings and salutations
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