saltar
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico "to jump" is brincar in everyday speech and saltar in more neutral language. Both are understood everywhere.
Meaning: to jump (verb)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| saltar | neutral, Mexico |
| brincar | everyday, Mexico |
Brincar is very common in Mexican conversation: brincar la cuerda means "to jump rope" and brincar is what kids do on a trampoline.
Which one should you use?
Saltar is the standard dictionary word. Brincar feels more natural in daily talk in Mexico.
Did you know?
- Brincar is the word Mexicans use for crossing something with a hop, as in brincar la barda, "to jump the fence".
Examples in context
- Los niños brincan en la cama.The kids are jumping on the bed.
- Salta la cuerda conmigo.Jump rope with me.
Example conversation
Dad and his daughter Sofi are at a park in Toluca.
- PapáSofi, ¿puedes brincar el charco?Sofi, can you jump over the puddle?
- SofiSí, mira.Yes, look.
- PapáMuy bien, saltaste lejos.Very good, you jumped far.
