This is the 13761st most frequent Spanish word.
saluda
"Saluda" means "he/she greets" or "greet (command form)."
In this context, 'saluda' is the conjugated form of 'saludar' in the third-person singular present indicative and means 'greets'.
Juan siempre saluda a sus amigos con una sonrisa.
Juan always greets his friends with a smile.
Here, 'saluda' is the conjugated form of 'saludar' in the second-person singular informal imperative mood, serving as a command to 'greet'.
Por favor, saluda al profesor cuando lo veas.
Please greet the teacher when you see him.
In this example, 'saluda' is used as the third-person singular present indicative form of 'saludar', which means 'greets'.