Expression · A2 · Spanish glossary
Salud: cheers
salud
Pronunciation: sah-LOOD (stress the capital letters)
Salud means “cheers” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: cheers; bless you
- How to say it: sah-LOOD
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “salud” means and how to use it
Salud means “health.” People say it as “cheers” when toasting and as “bless you” when someone sneezes.
Examples with audio
- ¡Salud! Por nuestro éxito.Cheers! To our success.
- ¡Achís! ¡Salud!“Achoo!” “Bless you!”
- Salud y felicidad.Health and happiness.
Usage tip
In a toast you can also say “¡brindemos!” (let us toast) or “¡chin chin!” (informal). Salud is also the noun “health”: cuida tu salud.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “cheers” in Spanish?
“cheers” in Spanish is “salud.” It is pronounced sah-LOOD, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “salud”?
Say sah-LOOD. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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