Saludos cordiales
email, formal
The usual way to close a Spanish email is Saludos cordiales, a polite and neutral sign-off for work. For someone you know, Un saludo or Un abrazo is warmer. It is also called Atentamente.
Meaning: closing line of an email (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Saludos cordiales | email, formal |
| Atentamente | email, formal |
| Un saludo | email, neutral |
| Un abrazo | email, friendly |
Atentamente is more formal and common in official letters, especially in Latin America. Cordialmente is another business option.
Which one should you use?
Un abrazo means "a hug" and suits friends and colleagues you know well. Besos is only for family and close friends, and Hasta pronto looks forward to another contact.
When do people say it?
Spanish emails often end with the sender writing the name on its own line after the closing. A comma follows the closing phrase.
Did you know?
- The closing Atentamente literally means "attentively" and is the standard ending of formal letters in Mexico.
Examples in context
- Saludos cordiales, Ana RuizKind regards, Ana Ruiz
- Quedo atento a su respuesta. Atentamente, Luis PérezI look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Luis Pérez
- Un abrazo y hasta pronto.A hug and see you soon.
Example conversation
Paula writes a short email to a client and reads the closing line aloud to her colleague Raúl.
- PaulaTermino con Saludos cordiales.I will end with Kind regards.
- RaúlSí, es mejor para un cliente.Yes, it is better for a client.
- PaulaContigo ya puedo poner Un abrazo.With you I can already write A hug.
