Saludos (Greetings) - Just like in English, in which there are many ways to say hello (hi, how are you, what’s new, how’s it going, good afternoon etc.), Ladino too has many ways to say greetings. This original Ladino song for childrens teaches that there are no wrong ways or times to greet someone, unless of course you mean to say good-bye!

English translation:

“What’s new” is a happy greeting, when we’re glad to see our friends

What’s new, greetings, hello, good day, welcome!

You can say it to your friends, and to your family too

You can say it in your house, or outside on the street

You can say it in the morning, the afternoon or night

You can say it anytime, when you’re happy or you’re sad

Only time you might not want to say it… is if you mean goodbye!