Spanish Conversation · Level 16
90 words
Spanish word
salir
Pronunciation
IPA/saˈliɾ/
Meaning
- verbgo out
Example
Mañana voy a salir temprano.
Tomorrow I'm going out early.
More examples
Esta noche voy a salir con amigos.
Tonight I'm going to go out with friends.
Core concept
A person stepping out through a doorway into the street.
Common phrases
salir de casa
leave the house
salir con amigos
go out with friends
salir a cenar
go out to dinner
Similar words
irse: Leave a place and go to another location, emphasizing the act of departing from the current spot.
partir: Depart to begin a journey or trip, often at an arranged time or for a planned purpose.
Definition in Spanish
Moverse para dejar un lugar y dirigirse al exterior, normalmente por poco tiempo o con un propósito concreto.
Word origin
From Latin salīre 'to jump', originally 'to spring out', which developed in Spanish into the sense of moving out of a place.
Usage tips
- Distinguish salir from irse: salir highlights the outward action or going out for a short purpose, while irse emphasizes leaving or departing from a location.