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Mastering the Verb "Salir" (to leave, to go out) in Spanish
The verb "Salir" is essential in Spanish for expressing the act of leaving a place or going out. It is an irregular verb and is used in various contexts, from social activities to departing from locations. This lesson will guide learners through the conjugation of "Salir," its usage in different scenarios, and its role in day-to-day Spanish communication.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
"Salir" is irregular, displaying unique conjugation patterns crucial for describing the act of going out or leaving.
Present Tense - Presente de Indicativo[edit | edit source]
- yo salgo - I leave/go out
- tú sales - you leave/go out (informal)
- él/ella/usted sale - he/she/you (formal) leaves/goes out
- nosotros/nosotras salimos - we leave/go out
- vosotros/vosotras salís - you all leave/go out (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes salen - they/you all (formal) leave/go out
Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo salí - I left/went out
- tú saliste - you left/went out (informal)
- él/ella/usted salió - he/she/you (formal) left/went out
- nosotros/nosotras salimos - we left/went out
- vosotros/vosotras salisteis - you all left/went out (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes salieron - they/you all (formal) left/went out
Future Tense - Futuro Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo saldré - I will leave/go out
- tú saldrás - you will leave/go out (informal)
- él/ella/usted saldrá - he/she/you (formal) will leave/go out
- nosotros/nosotras saldremos - we will leave/go out
- vosotros/vosotras saldréis - you all will leave/go out (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes saldrán - they/you all (formal) will leave/go out
Subjunctive Mood[edit | edit source]
- yo salga - I leave/go out (subjunctive)
- tú salgas - you leave/go out (subjunctive, informal)
- él/ella/usted salga - he/she/you (formal) leave/go out (subjunctive)
- nosotros/nosotras salgamos - we leave/go out (subjunctive)
- vosotros/vosotras salgáis - you all leave/go out (subjunctive, informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes salgan - they/you all (formal) leave/go out (subjunctive)
Uses of the Verb "Salir"[edit | edit source]
"Salir" is frequently used to discuss departing from places, participating in social events, and various other activities.
Leaving a Place[edit | edit source]
- Salgo de la oficina a las seis - I leave the office at six
Going Out Socially[edit | edit source]
- ¿Sales esta noche? - Are you going out tonight?
Expressing Departure[edit | edit source]
- El tren sale a las ocho - The train leaves at eight
Examples of Use[edit | edit source]
This section offers practical examples of "Salir" in daily use:
Arranging Meetings[edit | edit source]
- Salimos para el cine a las siete - We are going out to the cinema at seven
Discussing Plans[edit | edit source]
- Mañana saldré temprano - I will leave early tomorrow
Complete Quiz[edit | edit source]
Test your understanding of "Salir" with these questions.
- 1. Choose the correct form of "Salir" for: "Tú _____ con amigos."
- a) sales
- b) salen
- c) salís
- 2. Translate to Spanish: "They went out last night."
- a) Salieron anoche
- b) Salen anoche
- c) Saldrán anoche
- Answers
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- 1. a) sales
- 2. a) Salieron anoche