saliō
The English verb jump can be translated into Latin as saliō or saltō.
Meaning: propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne (verb)
Ways to say it
| Latin |
|---|
| saliō |
| saltō |
The primary meaning is to propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. You can use the related noun saltus to describe an instance of propelling oneself into the air.
Which one should you use?
While both words involve leaping, saliō typically refers to the act of leaping or jumping upward. In contrast, saltō often implies jumping, dancing or leaping about with more rhythmic or repetitive movement.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun saltus is derived from the verb saltō and can be used to describe the physical act of a jump or a specific step/movement.
Did you know?
- The noun saltus can refer to a specific type of mountain pass or a wilderness area, diverging entirely from the physical movement of jumping.
- The word saliō is the root of the English word 'salient', which describes something that jumps out or stands out prominently.
- The Latin word saltō is the ancestor of the English word 'salto', a term used in gymnastics to describe a completed flip or leap.
Examples in context
- Salta!Jump!
- Desilite ex equo!Jump down from the horse!
- Desilite e fenestra!Jump out the window!
- Salta, amice!Jump, my friend!
- Salta cum gaudio!Jump with joy!
- In aquam salta!Jump into the water!
- Saliō ex aqua.I jump out of the water.
- Saliō super lapidem.I jump over the stone.
- Saliō ad canem.I jump toward the dog.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Lucius are playing a game in a garden.
- AureliaVide me, Luci!Watch me, Lucius!
- LuciusQuid agis, Aurelia?What are you doing, Aurelia?
- AureliaSaliō altissime!I am jumping very high!
- LuciusOptime fecisti!You did it great!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jump” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
