What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative sal (exit/leave), the preposition de (from) and the adverb ahí (there).
Which one should you use?
While ahí means 'there', using allí instead of ahí emphasizes a location that is even further away from the speaker, resulting in sal de allí. Additionally, ¡Sal de allí! is a variation used to convey a stronger sense of urgency.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Sal de allá is a regional variation commonly used in Latin American countries. Vete de allí is an informal variation commonly used in Spain and parts of Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form sal de ahí uses the informal singular imperative (tú form) of the verb salir. To tell a group of people to get out of there, use the plural imperative salgan de ahí (Latin America) or salid de ahí (Spain).
How do you pronounce it?
/sal de ai/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, saying sal de ahí with a rising intonation can be used as a sarcastic way to tell someone they are imagining things.
- The word sal is used in the idiom tener sal, which describes a person who has a lot of 'luck' or 'charm'.
- If you were to tell someone to 'get out' of a salt mine, you might accidentally use the same word sal because it is also the word for 'salt' in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Por favor, salga de ahí. Es peligrosoPlease, get out of there. It's dangerous.
- Sal de ahí ya, no te conviene estar ahíGet out of there now, it's not good for you to be there.
- ¡Sal de ahí ahora mismo!Get out of there right now!
- Si no te gusta, sal de ahí.If you don't like it, get out of there.
- El fuego es peligroso, sal de ahí.The fire is dangerous, get out of there.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a messy room.
- DanielEse cuarto está muy sucio, María.That room is very dirty, María.
- MaríaNo quiero entrar.I don't want to go in.
- DanielEntonces sal de ahí si ya estás dentro.Then get out of there if you are already inside.
- María¡Ya voy!I'm coming!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
