salute
health
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/sa.ˈlu.te/
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Cultural Note
'Salute!' serves double duty in Italian: it is both the response to a sneeze (like 'Bless you!') and a common toast when drinking (like 'Cheers!'). Italians deeply value health and believe good food and la passeggiata (evening walk) are essential to maintaining it.
📝 Example Sentences
La salute è la cosa più importante.
Health is the most important thing.
Salute! — said when someone sneezes or as a toast.
Bless you! / Cheers!
Bevo alla tua salute.
I drink to your health.