estoy saliendo con alguien
/estoi saljendo kon alɡjen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am dating" in Spanish is translated as estoy saliendo con alguien.
This phrase is used to communicate that you are in a romantic relationship with someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "I am going out with someone", where estoy saliendo uses the gerund of the verb salir (to go out) to indicate the action.
Which one should you use?
While estoy saliendo con alguien means you are dating or seeing someone, it is generally considered less formal or less "committed" than saying tengo un novio/una novia (I have a boyfriend/girlfriend).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, the verb pololear is used to say someone is dating someone. In Mexico, it is common to use Ser novios to express being in a committed relationship.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the present continuous form, constructed with the verb estar plus the gerund of salir, to indicate an ongoing state or relationship.
Did you know?
- The term novio comes from the Latin word for 'new', reflecting the early stage of a romantic union.
- The word alguien is a linguistic hybrid that likely formed by merging the word alguno with quien during the evolution of Spanish.
- In some cultures, the transition from estoy saliendo to somos novios is a formal milestone that often involves introducing the partner to the family.
Examples in context
- Estoy saliendo con alguien de mi clase.I am dating someone from my class.
- No es nada serio, solo estoy saliendo con alguien.It is nothing serious, I am just dating someone.
- Ahora estoy saliendo con alguien muy especial.Now I am dating someone very special.
Example conversation
Maria and Mateo are talking about their love lives.
- MaríaMateo, ¿estás soltero todavía?Mateo, are you still single?
- MateoNo, la verdad es que estoy saliendo con alguien.No, actually I am dating someone.
- María¡Qué bien! ¿Quién es esa persona?That's great! Who is that person?
- MateoEs una chica de mi trabajo.She is a girl from my work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alguien, con, CC BY-SA 4.0.
