greet
US /ɡriːt/
UK /ɡriːt/
1.
saludar, recibir
give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to (someone) on meeting or arriving.
:
•
She was there to greet us at the door.
Ella estaba allí para saludarnos en la puerta.
•
He would greet everyone with a smile.
Él saludaba a todos con una sonrisa.
2.
recibir, encontrar
(of a sight, sound, or smell) become apparent to (someone) on arrival.
:
•
A strong smell of coffee greeted him as he entered the kitchen.
Un fuerte olor a café lo recibió al entrar en la cocina.
•
Silence greeted his question.
El silencio recibió su pregunta.