saltos de tijera
/saltos de tixeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase jumping jacks is translated into Spanish as saltos de tijera.
The phrase refers to a physical exercise where you jump to spread your legs and arms and then jump back together.
What does it mean word for word?
The term saltos de tijera literally means 'scissor jumps', describing how the movement of the legs mimics the opening and closing of scissors.
Which one should you use?
The plural form is saltos de tijera, while the singular form is salto de tijera.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, the informal term Estrellitas is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/saltos de tixeɾa/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word tijera originates from the Latin tōnsōria, which originally referred to the tools used for shearing wool or hair.
Examples in context
- ¡Hagamos estrellitas!Let's do some jumping jacks!
- Haz veinte saltos de tijera para calentar.Do twenty jumping jacks to warm up.
- Haremos diez saltos de tijera.We will do ten jumping jacks.
- Los saltos de tijera son buenos para el cardio.Jumping jacks are good for cardio.
- No olvides incluir saltos de tijera en tu rutina.Don't forget to include jumping jacks in your routine.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are at a gym preparing for a workout.
- Alejandro¿Quieres empezar con saltos de tijera?Do you want to start with jumping jacks?
- ElenaSí, me gustan mucho los saltos de tijera.Yes, I like jumping jacks a lot.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo te sigo el ritmo.Perfect, I will follow your rhythm.
- Elena¡Vamos allá, Alejandro!Let's go, Alejandro!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, tijera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
