salgo
/salɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I go outside" is translated into Spanish as salgo.
The phrase is used to state that the speaker is leaving a building or enclosed space to go outdoors. It is derived from the verb salir, which often carries a connotation of leaving a specific space or place.
What does it mean word for word?
salgo is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb salir, which means "to go out" or "to leave". Literally, it means "I go out" or "I exit".
Which one should you use?
While salgo can mean "I go outside", it is also the standard way to say "I leave" (as in leaving a room or a party).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form salgo covers both the simple present "I go out" and the present continuous "I am going out" in English.
How do you pronounce it?
/salɡo/
Did you know?
- The verb salir is used to describe a person appearing in a photograph. If you say salgo mal en la foto, you are saying 'I look bad in the photo' rather than stating that you are physically leaving it.
- While salgo means 'I go out', Spanish uses the same verb for the sun rising. The phrase sale el sol literally means 'the sun goes out' or 'the sun exits'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, salir is the standard verb used when you are going out on a date or to hang out with friends. If you say salgo con ella, it implies 'I am going out with her' in a romantic sense.
Examples in context
- Cada día de mi vida, salgo y miro al sol, y el sol me mira de vuelta.Every day of my life, I go outside and stare at the sun, and the sun stares back at me.This example shows the use of salgo in a poetic context regarding the sun.Tatoeba #12578357 by urro, translation #12578354 by urro
- El lunes siempre salgo al exterior para tomar un poco de aire fresco.On Monday I always go outside to get some fresh air.
- Durante el receso, me dirijo al exterior para disfrutar del sol y estirar las piernas.During the break, I head outside to enjoy the sun and stretch my legs.
- Cada mañana, salgo afuera para leer el periódico y disfrutar del aire fresco.Every morning, I go outside to read the newspaper and enjoy the fresh air.
- Los fines de semana, salgo a pasear y relajarme en el parque cerca de mi casa.On weekends, I go out for a walk and relax in the park near my house.
- Chicos, me voy afuera a jugar fútbol, ¿alguien se une?Guys, I'm heading outside to play soccer, anyone joining?
- Salgo ahora mismo para caminar un rato.I am going outside right now to walk for a bit.
- Si hace buen tiempo, salgo al jardín.If the weather is good, I'll go outside to the garden.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are inside their house.
- DanielHace mucho sol, así que salgo.It's very sunny, so I'm going outside.
- MaríaMe parece bien, Daniel.That sounds good, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Quieres venir conmigo?Do you want to come with me?
- MaríaNo, gracias, me quedo aquí.No, thanks, I'll stay here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
