salir afuera
/saliɾ afweɾa/from spelling rules
To go outside in Spanish is salir afuera.
The phrase is used to describe the action of leaving a building or an enclosed space to be in the open air.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb salir (to exit/leave) and the adverb afuera (outside).
Which one should you use?
While salir afuera is used, native speakers often simply use the verb salir alone to mean 'to go outside' when the context of leaving a building is clear.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America, a popular informal way to say 'go outside' is Sal a la calle. In Spain and some Latin American countries, the informal command Sal fuera is also used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase can be conjugated as a command. For example, salga afuera is the third person singular form used for a formal 'you', while sal afuera is the informal version.
How do you pronounce it?
/saliɾ afweɾa/
Did you know?
- The verb salir originally meant 'to leap' in Latin, but in Spanish it evolved to mean 'to leave' while the word saltar took over the meaning of jumping.
- In certain contexts, salir can be used as a euphemism for 'coming out' regarding one's sexual orientation, similar to the English usage.
- If you use the command Sal fuera in certain regions, it can sound much more blunt or even aggressive than the softer Sal afuera.
Examples in context
- Yo no pude salir afuera.I was unable to go outside.Tatoeba #1258482 by marcelostockle, translation #1258461 by CK
- Profesor, ¿puede permitirme salir afuera para tomar aire fresco?Teacher, can you allow me to go outside to get some fresh air?
- Señora, por favor, salga al exterior y espere allí.Ma'am, please go outside and wait there.
- Amigo, sal a la calle y nos encontramos en el parque.Friend, go outside and let's meet in the park.
- Sal fuera de la casa para ver el hermoso paisaje.Go outside the house to see the beautiful scenery.
- Tengo ganas de salir afuera.I feel like going outside.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Javier are inside a crowded room.
- María¿Podemos salir afuera?Can we go outside?
- JavierSí, hace mucho calor aquí.Yes, it is very hot in here.
- MaríaVamos a salir afuera ahora mismo.Let's go outside right now.
- JavierEstá bien, vamos.Alright, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
