salir - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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salir (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word "salir" is a verb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/saliɾ/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

"Salir" is a commonly used verb in Spanish that primarily means "to go out" or "to leave." It is used in various contexts, such as leaving a place, going out socially, or emerging from somewhere.

In terms of frequency, "salir" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts. It is a basic verb that learners of the Spanish language encounter early on.

Example Sentences

  1. Voy a salir con mis amigos esta noche.
    I am going out with my friends tonight.

  2. Necesito salir de casa antes de las ocho.
    I need to leave the house before eight o'clock.

  3. El sol va a salir en unos minutos.
    The sun is going to come out in a few minutes.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Salir" is also featured in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish:

  1. Salir a flote
    to come to the surface (to be successful after a difficult situation)
  2. Después de muchas dificultades, logró salir a flote.
    After many difficulties, he managed to come to the surface.

  3. Salir de una mala racha
    to get out of a bad streak

  4. Al fin salimos de una mala racha y ahora estamos bien.
    Finally, we got out of a bad streak, and now we are doing well.

  5. Salir con los zapatos puestos
    to leave in a hurry

  6. Ten cuidado de no salir con los zapatos puestos; podrías caerte.
    Be careful not to leave in a hurry; you might fall.

  7. Salir por la puerta grande
    to leave with great success

  8. El cantante salió por la puerta grande tras su último concierto.
    The singer left with great success after his last concert.

Etymology

The verb "salir" comes from the Latin word salire, which means "to leap" or "to jump." The evolution into its modern form reflects its usage in moving away from a place or emerging from it.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Partir (to leave) - Irse (to go away)

Antonyms: - Entrar (to enter) - Quedarse (to stay)



22-07-2024