sal
/ˈsal/
The Spanish phrase for "come outside" is sal.
This phrase is used as a request or command for someone to leave a building or an enclosed space to go outdoors.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsal/
Did you know?
- The verb used in sal is salir, which means both 'to go out' and 'to date' someone. If you tell a friend sal con ella, you are telling them to date her rather than to go outside with her.
- The command sal sounds identical to the Spanish word for 'salt', which is also sal.
- In some Latin American countries, a phrase like salte is used instead of sal to add a slightly different emphasis or regional flavor to the command to come outside.
Examples in context
- Sal fuera.Come outside.This sentence is useful for practicing the command sal.Tatoeba #4557187 by swyter, translation #1860740 by CK
- Venga afuera, por favor.Come outside, please.
- Sal a la calle.Come outside to the street.
- Sal un momento, por favor.Come outside for a moment, please.
- ¡Sal ahora mismo!Come outside right now!
Example conversation
Daniel is calling María from the garden.
- DanielMaría, sal de la casa.María, come outside of the house.
- María¿Qué pasa, Daniel?What is happening, Daniel?
- DanielTe quiero mostrar algo.I want to show you something.
- MaríaVale, ya voy.Okay, I'm coming.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
