salute
BrE /ˈsæljuːt/ AmE /ˈsæljuːt/
verb / noun en → es
past saluted pp saluted ing saluting
to show respect or admiration for someone by raising your hand to your forehead, etc.
saludar militarmente, saludar con respeto
- salute somebody
Collocations salute the flag · salute a general
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The soldiers saluted their commander.
Los soldados saludaron a su comandante.
to raise your glass and drink with someone to show friendship or good wishes
brindar, chocar copas
- salute somebody
Collocations salute a toast · salute to health
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We all saluted the bride and groom.
Todos brindamos por la novia y el novio.
to show that you have received or understood a message, especially in the military or by radio
confirmar recepción, responder
- salute to confirm receipt
Collocations salute on the radio · salute a message
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The pilot saluted to acknowledge he had received the order.
El piloto respondió para confirmar que había recibido la orden.
to honor or praise someone in a ceremony or speech
honrar, rendir homenaje
- salute somebody
Collocations salute the memory of someone · salute a hero
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The ceremony saluted the bravery of those who fought in the war.
La ceremonia honró la valentía de aquellos que lucharon en la guerra.