saltar por encima
/saltaɾ poɾ enθima/from spelling rules
The English phrase "jump over" is translated into Spanish as saltar por encima.
This phrase is used to describe the action of leaping from one side of an object to the other without touching it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb saltar (to jump) and the prepositional phrase por encima (over/above).
Which one should you use?
While saltar por encima de emphasizes the motion of passing over the top of something, the alternative saltar sobre can also mean jumping onto the surface of something.
How does it change in a sentence?
When followed by a noun, you must add the preposition de to the phrase, forming saltar por encima de [objeto].
How do you pronounce it?
/saltaɾ poɾ enθima/
Did you know?
- The word cima inside encima is a cognate of the Greek word κῦμᾰ, meaning 'wave', suggesting an ancient link between the crest of a wave and the summit of a mountain.
- In Spanish, if a circuit breaker 'jumps' and cuts the power, you use the verb saltar, treating the electrical failure as a physical leap.
- In Spanish, saltar is used not only for physical leaping but also to describe 'skipping' a page in a book or 'jumping' a turn in a game.
Examples in context
- Él no se atrevió a saltar por encima del arroyo.He did not dare to jump over the creek.Tatoeba #13688808 by mervert1, translation #4450284 by Will
- Saltó por encima de la vallaHe/She jumped over the fence.
- Dio un salto por encima del charcoHe/She gave a jump over the puddle.
- Se saltó el obstáculoHe/She jumped over the obstacle
- Se saltó la verjaHe/She jumped over the railing.
- El atleta saltó por encima de la valla sin dificultad.The athlete jumped over the fence effortlessly.
- ¡Cuidado! ¡Salta por encima del charco para no mojarte los pies!Be careful! Jump over the puddle so you don't get your feet wet!
- No te puedes saltar las normas del juego.You can't skip the game rules.
- saltar por encima de la vallaTo jump over the fence
- El perro logró saltar por encima de la valla.The dog managed to jump over the fence.
- No intentes saltar por encima de ese muro.Don't try to jump over that wall.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a park with a small wall.
- JavierMira, puedo saltar por encima de este muro.Look, I can jump over this wall.
- LucíaTen cuidado, Javier, podrías caerte.Be careful, Javier, you could fall.
- JavierNo te preocupes, es muy bajo.Don't worry, it's very low.
- LucíaEstá bien, intenta saltar ahora.All right, try to jump now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries encima, por, saltar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
