¿Podemos salir?
The English phrase "can we go outside?" is translated into Spanish as ¿Podemos salir?
Use this phrase when you are making a request for permission to leave a building or an enclosed area.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Podemos salir literally means "We can go out". It is composed of the first-person plural present indicative of poder (to be able to/can) and the infinitive salir (to go out/to leave).
Did you know?
- The word salir can also mean to date someone romantically, such as saying salgo con ella to mean 'I am dating her'.
- In Spanish, the word salir can be used to describe the sun rising, as in salir el sol.
- The verb salir is a direct cognate of the English word 'sally', as in to 'sally forth' from a place.
Examples in context
- ¿Sería posible que salgamos al aire libre?Would it be possible for us to go outside?
- ¿Podemos salir afuera?Can we go outside?
- ¿Podemos ir afuera?Can we go out?
- Hace buen tiempo, ¿podemos salir al exterior?It's nice weather, can we go outside?
- ¿Podemos salir al patio?Can we go out to the patio?
- Hace buen tiempo, ¿podemos salir?The weather is nice, can we go outside?
Example conversation
Two children are asking their mother for permission to play.
- AlejandroMamá, ¿podemos salir?Mom, can we go outside?
- ElenaSí, pero pónganse los zapatos.Yes, but put on your shoes.
- Alejandro¡Gracias, Elena!Thanks, Elena!
- ElenaVayan con cuidado, Alejandro.Go carefully, Alejandro.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
