Salir: to leave, to go out
Pronunciation: sah-LEER (stress the capital letters)
Salir means “to leave, to go out” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to leave, to go out
- How to say it: sah-LEER
- Present: yo salgo, tú sales
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “salir” means and how to use it
Salir means “to go out” or “to leave.” You use it for leaving a place, going out with friends, and for buses or flights that depart.
How to conjugate “salir”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | salgo | I |
| tú | sales | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | sale | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | salimos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | salen | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo salí, él salió | I / he or she |
| Past participle | salido | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Salgo de casa a las siete.I leave home at seven.
- ¿Salimos esta noche?Shall we go out tonight?
- El tren sale a las ocho.The train leaves at eight.
Usage tip
Use “salir de” plus a place for what you leave (salgo de la oficina) and “salir con” for going out with someone. The first person “salgo” is irregular.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to leave, to go out” in Spanish?
“to leave, to go out” in Spanish is “salir.” It is pronounced sah-LEER, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “salir”?
Say sah-LEER. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “salir”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “salí” and “él” is “salió.” The past participle is “salido.”
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