saltar a la comba
/saltaɾ a la komba/from spelling rules
The English phrase "jumprope" translates to Spanish as saltar a la comba.
The phrase refers to the activity of jumping over a rope that is swung under the feet and over the head.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb saltar, which means "to jump" and the noun comba, which refers to the jump rope itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression used varies significantly by region. In Spain, you will frequently hear saltar la comba, which often omits the preposition a. In many Latin American countries, saltar la cuerda is more common. The noun for the jump rope itself is comba in Spain, whereas cuerda is used in much of Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is an infinitive construction used to describe the activity or the action itself.
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Examples in context
- A los niños les encanta saltar a la comba.Children love to jump rope.
- Puedo saltar a la comba muy rápido.I can jump rope very fast.
- ¿Quieres saltar a la comba conmigo?Do you want to jump rope with me?
Example conversation
Two friends are playing in a local park.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿sabes saltar a la comba?Daniel, do you know how to jump rope?
- DanielSí, pero soy un poco lento.Yes, but I am a little slow.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, yo te ayudo.Don't worry, I will help you.
- DanielEstá bien, ¡vamos a intentarlo!Okay, let's try it!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, comba, la, saltar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
