salud
/saˈlud/
The English phrase 'blush you' is translated into Spanish as salud.
The term salud is used to wish someone good health, typically said when someone sneezes.
What does it mean word for word?
The word salud literally means 'health'.
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈlud/
When do people say it?
When someone says salud to you after you sneeze, the standard response is gracias.
Did you know?
- Because salud can be used as a toast, saying it in a loud bar might lead people to believe you are raising a glass rather than reacting to a sneeze.
Examples in context
- Cada vez que me miras, me hace sonrojar.Every time you look at me, you make me blush.
- ¡Salud!Bless you!
- ¿Estás bien? ¡Salud!Are you okay? Bless you!
Example conversation
Mateo and Maria are talking in a living room.
- Mateo*estornudo**Sneezes*
- María¡Salud, Mateo!Bless you, Mateo!
- MateoGracias, María.Thank you, Maria.
- MaríaDe nada.You're welcome.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry salud, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
