salida de la luna
/salida de la luna/from spelling rules
The English phrase moon rising is translated into Spanish as salida de la luna.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of salida (exit/departure/rising), de (of) and la luna (the moon).
How do you pronounce it?
/salida de la luna/
Did you know?
- The word salida is the same word used for an 'exit' sign in a building or a 'departure' on a flight board.
- In Spanish, the word luna is used to describe both the celestial body and the 'month' in certain archaic or poetic contexts.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, talking about the salida de la luna can be linked to superstitions regarding the start of a new lunar cycle.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira la salida de la Luna! Es un momento mágico.Look at the moon rising! It's a magical moment.
- Me encanta observar la salida de la luna.I love watching the moon rising.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are stargazing in a garden.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿sabes cuándo es la salida de la luna?Alejandro, do you know when the moon is rising?
- AlejandroCreo que es en diez minutos.I think it is in ten minutes.
- María¡Mira, ahí está la salida de la luna!Look, there is the moon rising!
- AlejandroEs realmente impresionante.It is truly impressive.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
