salgo
/salɡo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I go out" is translated as salgo.
The phrase is used to indicate that you are leaving a building or a specific place. It is also the standard way to express that you are going out for the purpose of socializing or attending a party.
What does it mean word for word?
The word salgo comes from the verb salir, which literally means to exit or to go out from a place.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might hear the phrase salir de copas to mean going out for drinks. In Mexico, the expressions ir a dar una vuelta and ir de paseo are commonly used to mean going out for a stroll or a walk.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form salgo is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb salir.
How do you pronounce it?
/salɡo/
Did you know?
- If a person is described as salido, it can mean they are eccentric or 'off the wall', as if they have stepped outside the norm.
- The verb salir can also mean 'to turn out' or 'to result' in a certain way, such as when a recipe or an exam 'comes out' well.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, salir con alguien can mean 'going out' as a casual date, but it is often used to describe a committed relationship without the formal label of 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend'.
Examples in context
- Salgo a correr cada semana.I go out to run every week.This sentence shows how to use salgo when describing a weekly habit.Tatoeba #7468999 by arh, translation #9169698 by DJ_Saidez
- A veces salgo por una cerveza.I go out sometimes for a beer.This sentence shows how to use salgo when mentioning going out for a drink.Tatoeba #2331136 by marcelostockle, translation #2329583 by CK
- Salgo de casa.I go out of the house.
- Voy a salir de la oficina.I am going to leave the office.
- Salgo a pasear por el parque.I go out for a walk in the park.
- Me voy de marcha.I'm going out partying.
- Salgo a dar una vuelta.I go out for a walk.
- Me voy de juerga.I'm going out to have a good time.
- Ya salgo de la oficina.I am leaving the office now.
Example conversation
Alejandro is leaving the office for the day.
- AlejandroYa salgo, nos vemos mañana.I'm leaving now, see you tomorrow.
- MaríaEstá bien, Alejandro. Hasta mañana.That's fine, Alejandro. Until tomorrow.
- AlejandroSalgo por la puerta principal.I'm going out through the main door.
- MaríaCuídate, María te espera en casa.Take care, María is waiting for you at home.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
