Are there any subtle differences in the greetings, Ave and Salve?

1. What is the difference between salve and Ave?
2. What is the difference between Ave and salve in Latin?
3. Why do Italians say salve?
4. Is salve hello or goodbye?

What is the difference between salve and Ave?

So both are basically be well, but an emphasis -if any- might be implied in performance (ave) or health (salve).

What is the difference between Ave and salve in Latin?

But basically, I'm pretty sure Salve/Salvete is like the more common greeting of hello or be well or like welcome and Ave/Avete is like the more formal version, and often used to address people in positions of authority (like Ave Maria or Ave Caesar).

Why do Italians say salve?

It comes from the Latin verb salvere, meaning 'to be well'. The Romans used it as a command ('Be well! ') when they wanted to wish someone good health, and from there it became the greeting Italians use today.

Is salve hello or goodbye?

Ciao! = “Hi/Hello!” or “Bye/Goodbye!” Ciao is the informal way of saying hello and goodbye. It is the most common way of greeting in Italy. Salve = the formal way of saying hello.