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Italian word
salute
health; cheers! (toast)
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salute
a military gesture of respect; to perform that gesture
⚠️ The trap
English 'salute' is a military gesture. Italian 'salute' means health and is used as a toast (like 'cheers'). Also used when someone sneezes ('salute!' = bless you). Completely different usage.
To say "a military gesture of respect; to perform that gesture" in Italian:
salutare (covers greeting — but military salute is 'fare il saluto militare')
"salute" in English means:
health; cheers! (toast)
Example
"Salute! Alla tua salute!"
"Cheers! To your health!"
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