salud

/saˈlud/ · A2 · noun · f

health

🥂 Latin salus = health; same root as salute and salutary

Salud comes from Latin salus (health, well-being), the root of English salute and salutary. A toast or a reply to a sneeze is literally wishing someone health, which is why one word covers cheers, bless you and greetings.

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