Spanish Conversation · Level 128
60 words
Spanish word
saltón
Pronunciation
IPA/salˈton/
Meaning
- adjectivebulging
Example
Sus ojos saltones llaman la atención.
Their bulging eyes attract attention.
More examples
En el retrato se notaban los rasgos saltones del anciano.
In the portrait the old man's protruding features were noticeable.
Core concept
A body part or small detail visibly projecting outward from its surrounding contour.
Common phrases
ojos saltones
protruding eyes
Similar words
saliente: Projects outward as a clear jutting element of a surface or edge.
protuberante: Forms a localized raised swelling or rounded bump that rises from the surface.
abultado: Bulges outward across a larger area, producing a generally swollen or padded look.
Definition in Spanish
Que sobresale de su contorno, especialmente referido a una parte del cuerpo o a un detalle que parece proyectarse hacia afuera.
Word origin
From Spanish saltar "to jump" plus the suffix -ón, originally suggesting something that 'jumps out' and so came to describe a feature that protrudes.
Usage tips
- The written accent appears only in the masculine singular (saltón); other agreement forms such as saltones or saltona drop the accent, and calling a person saltón can sound rude.