salir
/saˈliɾ/
The English verb 'leave' is translated into Spanish as salir. Wiktionary also lists partir.
Meaning: to depart (intransitive) (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| salir | /saˈliɾ/ |
| partir | /paɾˈtiɾ/ |
Both salir and partir mean to depart. Salir is used when the sense of leaving is 'to go out' or 'to exit' a place.
Which one should you use?
Use partir for more formal or significant departures, such as a ship setting sail or a journey beginning.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The first-person singular present indicative of 'salir' is salgo (I leave), and the first-person singular preterite (past tense) of 'salir' is salí (I left).
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈliɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse salir with dejar. Use salir to mean you are departing, but use dejar if you are leaving an object or a person behind.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, salir con alguien does not just mean to leave a place with someone, but is the standard way to say you are dating that person.
- In Spanish, the verb salir was historically related to the verb saltar (to jump), suggesting a linguistic connection between 'leaping out' and 'leaving'.
- The verb salir is used to describe how someone 'turns out' or 'ends up' in a situation. For example, salir bien means to turn out well, rather than literally leaving a room in a good way.
Examples in context
- Es hora de salir.It's time to leave.This sentence is useful for stating that it is time to use salir.Tatoeba #4515461 by cueyayotl, translation #247561 by CK
- Hoy no deseo salir.I don't want to leave today.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of desire to use salir.Tatoeba #7107748 by arh, translation #8232216 by DonTae
- ¿Vas a salir mañana?Will you leave tomorrow?This sentence is useful for asking about a future plan to use salir.Tatoeba #739415 by Shishir, translation #6153048 by sundown
- Me tengo que irI have to leave.
- Debo retirarme ahoraI must leave now.
- Tengo que salir más temprano hoyI need to leave earlier today.
- Me marcho ahoraI'm leaving now.
- Me voy de la fiestaI'm leaving the party.
- Tengo que irme ahora.I have to leave now.
- Lamento informarle que debo retirarme.I regret to inform you that I have to leave.
- El doctor salió de la sala de espera.The doctor left the waiting room.
- Me marcho temprano de la reunión.I'm leaving the meeting early.
- ¿A qué hora te vas de la oficina?What time are you leaving the office?
- Deja de molestar, me voy.Stop bothering, I'm leaving.
- 138 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a cafe preparing to go home.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿quieres salir ya?Sofía, do you want to leave now?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, tengo que salir.Yes, Alejandro, I have to leave.
- AlejandroPerfecto, vamos a salir.Perfect, let's leave.
- SofíaEspérame un segundo, por favor.Wait for me a second, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leave” translations and entries salir, partir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
