Where does “Salud” come from?
Salud (Tagalog) comes from Spanish salud, from Latin salūs, from Proto-Indo-European sōlh₂- — mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy.
Ancestry of “Salud”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Spanish | salud | health; bless you; cheers |
| 2 | Latin | salūs | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sōlh₂- | mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy |