salida
/saˈlida/feminine
The English phrase "exit" is translated into Spanish as salida. Wiktionary also lists exida and salidero.
Meaning: way out (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| salida | /saˈlida/ | feminine |
| exida | /eɡˈsida/ | feminine |
| salidero | /saliˈdeɾo/ | masculine |
Salida is the standard word used on signs to indicate an exit in buildings, roads or theaters. If you need to specify an emergency exit, use the phrase salida de emergencia.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Salida is a feminine noun, so it must be preceded by feminine articles such as la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈlida/
Did you know?
- The term salida can refer to the 'sunrise' or the moment the sun emerges, as the sun is 'leaving' the horizon.
- In a social context, tener una salida can refer to having a 'way out' of a difficult problem or a romantic date.
- The word salida is used in sports to describe a 'kick-off' or the start of a race, representing the 'exit' from the starting line.
Examples in context
- Le mostré la salida.I showed him the exit.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use salida when showing someone the way out.Tatoeba #7859482 by arh, translation #9645753 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Por dónde está la salida?Where's the exit?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the salida.Tatoeba #2270190 by hayastan, translation #2270189 by _undertoad
- Le mostré la salida a ella.I showed her the exit.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use salida when showing the way to a female person.Tatoeba #7859483 by arh, translation #9662869 by DJ_Saidez
- Para encontrar la salida, gire a la derecha.To find the exit, turn right.
- Por favor, diríjase a la salida más cercana en caso de emergencia.Please proceed to the nearest exit in case of an emergency.
- La puerta de salida está al final del pasillo.The exit door is at the end of the corridor.
- Por favor, mantenga las puertas de salida despejadas en todo momento.Please keep the exit doors clear at all times.
- ¡Vámonos! Ya es hora de salir.Let's go! It's time to leave.
- Me voy, nos vemos mañana.I'm leaving, see you tomorrow.
- Estoy saliendo del cine ahora mismo.I'm exiting the cinema right now.
- Si desea salir, debe optar por la primera salida a la derecha.If you want to exit, you should choose the first exit on the right.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking for the way out of a large shopping mall.
- SofíaDaniel, no veo la salida.Daniel, I don't see the exit.
- DanielCreo que la salida está por allá.I think the exit is over there.
- Sofía¡Ah, sí! Ya la encontré.Ah, yes! I found it.
- DanielVamos, que ya es tarde.Let's go, it's already late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “exit” translations and entries salida, exida, salidero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
