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Usages of salutare
Mia madre saluta il giornalista davanti a casa, mentre mio cugino controlla la lavagna per appuntamenti.
My mother greets the journalist outside our house, while my cousin checks the board for appointments.
Saluto il mio amico vicino alla finestra.
I greet my friend near the window.
Durante l’aperitivo, qualcuno mi ha baciato sulla guancia per salutarmi.
During the aperitif, someone kissed me on the cheek to greet me.
Il padrone del negozio saluta i clienti con grande gentilezza.
The owner of the shop greets the customers with great kindness.
L’autista dell’autobus è molto gentile: ci saluta sempre con un sorriso.
The bus driver is very kind: he always greets us with a smile.
Il giornalaio all'angolo mi saluta e mi consegna la cartolina che avevi spedito.
The newsagent on the corner greets me and hands me the postcard you had sent.
Abbiamo salutato l’autista con la chitarra in spalla e la cravatta allentata dopo il concerto.
We greeted the driver with the guitar on our back and the loosened tie after the concert.
La cassiera ci ha salutato gentilmente anche se era molto tardi.
The cashier greeted us politely even though it was very late.
La regista del film saluta il pubblico dopo la proiezione.
The film director greets the audience after the screening.
L’attore saluta il pubblico con un inchino.
The actor greets the audience with a bow.
Alla fermata, il conducente del tram ci saluta con gentilezza.
At the stop, the tram driver greets us kindly.
Saluto il panettiere e prendo il pane per la colazione.
I greet the baker and take the bread for breakfast.
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