sal conmigo
/sal kommiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "date me" is translated into Spanish as sal conmigo.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to begin a romantic relationship with the speaker. While it can literally mean to leave a place or a room with someone, in a romantic context, it is the standard way to ask someone to go on dates or be your partner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of salir (to go out/leave) and the prepositional phrase conmigo (with me).
Which one should you use?
While sal conmigo can literally mean 'go out with me' (as in leaving a room), in a romantic context, it is the standard way to ask someone to be your partner or go on dates.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form sal is the informal imperative (tú) of the verb salir. If you are using the formal 'usted' address, you should use salga conmigo instead of sal conmigo.
How do you pronounce it?
/sal kommiɡo/
Did you know?
- Spanish has no single word for 'date' as a noun in the romantic sense, often relying on cita which also means a doctor's appointment.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, asking someone to salir is a formal step that signifies the official start of a courtship.
- The word conmigo contains a hidden historical remnant of the Latin word cum, which means 'with'. It is essentially a fusion of 'with' and 'me' into a single unit.
Examples in context
- Estoy realmente interesado/a en ti. ¿Quisieras salir conmigo este fin de semana?I am really interested in you. Would you like to go out with me this weekend?
- Me encantaría conocerte mejor. ¿Te gustaría salir conmigo a tomar un café?I would love to get to know you better. Would you like to go out with me to have a coffee?
- Sal conmigo este fin de semana.Go out with me this weekend.
- Por favor, sal conmigo.Please, date me.
- Si quieres, sal conmigo un día.If you want, go out with me one day.
Example conversation
María is talking to Mateo at a cafe.
- MaríaMateo, me gustas mucho.Mateo, I like you a lot.
- Mateo¿En serio, María?Really, María?
- MaríaSí, sal conmigo.Yes, date me.
- MateoMe encantaría.I would love to.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conmigo, sal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
