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Definition of salud

salud

/sɑːˈluːd/
sa · lud
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salud Lexical Profile

• interjection

1

Used as a friendly toast to wish someone good health or fortune before drinking.

Example

"Everyone around the table raised their glasses and shouted, "Salud!""

2

Used as a polite expression of goodwill to someone who has just sneezed.

Example

"When her coworker sneezed during the meeting, Maria quietly said, "Salud.""

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• Rhymes for salud

• Nearby Words

saltwater crocodile
saltworks
salty
salud
salumi
salutation
salutational

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish salud, meaning 'health' or 'salvation', from Latin salus ('health, safety, or greeting').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Salud. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/salud
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