How to Say “Do You Want to Go Out?” in Spanish

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¿quieres salir?
The English phrase "do you want to go out?" is translated into Spanish as ¿quieres salir?
This phrase is used to ask if someone would like to leave their current location to participate in a social activity. Depending on the context, the verb salir can mean both "to go out" and "to hang out". While it can technically mean leaving a room, in a social context it specifically implies going out for entertainment or socializing.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the verb querer (to want) in the second-person singular form and the infinitive salir (to go out/to leave).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, you might hear ¿Te apetece salir? to mean "Do you feel like going out?" In some Latin American countries, an alternative way of suggesting going out is ¿Quieres ir a dar una vuelta?, which means "Do you want to go for a walk?"

How does it change in a sentence?

To change the level of formality or plurality, you can adjust the verb: use quiere instead of quieres to make the question formal when addressing one person. When addressing a group in Spain informally, use the plural form ¿queréis salir? In Latin America, the standard way to address a group of people, regardless of formality, is ¿quieren salir?

Did you know?

  • While salir means to go out, it is also the standard way to say you are 'dating' someone, such as in the phrase salir con alguien.
  • The verb salir is a direct relative of the English word 'sally', as seen in the term 'to make a sally' against an enemy.
  • The Spanish language uses the verb salir for both leaving a room and the act of a movie being released in theaters.

Examples in context

  • ¡Sí, me encantaría!
    Yes, I'd love to!
  • Sí, quiero salir un rato.
    Yes, I want to go out for a while.

Example conversation

Lucía and Alejandro are chatting at home.

  1. Lucía

    Estoy aburrida, ¿quieres salir?
    I'm bored, do you want to go out?
  2. Alejandro

    Sí, me parece una buena idea.
    Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
  3. Lucía

    ¿Quieres ir al cine o al parque?
    Do you want to go to the cinema or the park?
  4. Alejandro

    Prefiero ir al parque, Lucía.
    I prefer to go to the park, Lucia.

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