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VocabularyDrinkssalute
A1nounfemminile

lasalute

cheers / health

Plural

saluti

Pronunciation

sah-LOO-teh

About this word

Salute doubles as 'bless you' after a sneeze and 'cheers' when clinking glasses. In formal settings, 'alla vostra salute' (to your health) is used. Eye contact when toasting is considered good manners.

Examples

Salute! Alziamo i bicchieri per il nuovo anno.

Cheers! We raise our glasses for the new year.

Salute è anche quello che si dice quando qualcuno starnutisce.

'Salute' is also what you say when someone sneezes.

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