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salir means to go out / to leave — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 17, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

salir

verb • /[sah-LEER]/

to go out / to leave

Example:

Vamos a salir a cenar esta noche.

Let's go out to dinner tonight.

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🧠 What does salir mean?

The Spanish verb "salir" is a common and versatile word meaning "to go out," "to leave," or "to exit." It's used in various contexts, from describing physical departures to expressing abstract concepts like a film's release or a problem's solution.

📚 Extra examples

  • Salgo del trabajo a las cinco.
    I leave work at five.
  • Vamos a salir a cenar esta noche.
    We're going out to dinner tonight.
  • La película sale en cines el próximo mes.
    The movie comes out in theaters next month.
  • ¡Sal de aquí!
    Get out of here!
  • El sol sale por el este.
    The sun rises in the east.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to go out / to leave' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to go out' or 'to leave' in Spanish is "salir."
How do you pronounce 'salir' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is approximately "sah-LEER," with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'salir' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: "Salgo del trabajo a las cinco" (I leave work at five), "Vamos a salir a cenar esta noche" (We're going out to dinner tonight), and "¿A qué hora sales?" (What time are you leaving?).
What is the English translation of 'salir'?
"Salir" translates to 'to go out,' 'to leave,' or 'to exit,' depending on the context.
Does 'salir' change for gender or number?
Yes, "salir" conjugates according to the subject pronoun. For example, "yo salgo" (I leave), "tú sales" (you leave), "él/ella/usted sale" (he/she/you leave), "nosotros/nosotras salimos" (we leave), "vosotros/vosotras salís" (you leave - plural, Spain), and "ellos/ellas/ustedes salen" (they/you leave).
Is 'salir' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, "salir" is a very frequent verb in everyday conversations.
Does 'salir' have slang or double meanings?
While generally straightforward, "salir con alguien" can mean "to date someone." In some regions, it might have other colloquial nuances, so pay attention to the context.
Is 'salir' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The core meaning remains consistent, but some expressions involving "salir" might vary regionally. For instance, the way you express "going out with friends" might differ slightly.
How do you conjugate 'salir' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: yo salgo, tú sales, él/ella/usted sale, nosotros/nosotras salimos, vosotros/vosotras salís, ellos/ellas/ustedes salen.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "salir"

Synonyms: marcharse, irse
Opposites: entrar, llegar

💡 Did You Know?

The reflexive form, "salirse," often means 'to leak' or 'to spill.' For example, "El agua se sale del vaso" (The water is spilling from the glass).

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