This is the 233rd most frequent Italian word.
salute
The Italian word "salute" means "health" in English.
Here, 'salute' is used in the expression 'alla salute!', which means 'to health!' and is analogous to saying 'cheers!' in English during toasts.
Durante il brindisi, tutti hanno detto 'alla salute!'.
During the toast, everyone said 'to health!'.
In this context, 'salute' is used to mean 'good health' in a wish or expression of goodwill.
Ha dato la mano al direttore e gli ha augurato buona salute.
He shook the director's hand and wished him good health.
In this sentence, 'salute' refers to physical or mental well-being, translated as 'health'.