salire
The English phrase "to leap" is translated into Latin as salire.
salire is used to describe the action of jumping or springing from one place to another.
Which one should you use?
While salire refers to a single leap or jump, the related verb saltare often implies repeated jumping or a rhythmic movement such as dancing. Additionally, if you wish to refer to the action as a noun (a leap or a jump), you would use saltus .
Did you know?
- The English word 'insult' comes from the Latin 'insultare', which is a derivative of the root for 'to leap', meaning to 'jump upon' someone.
- In English, the word 'result' contains the root of salire, as it literally means something that 'leaps back' from an action or consequence.
- The English word 'exult' comes from the Latin exsultare , which literally means 'to leap out' or 'to jump for joy'.
Examples in context
- Milites fossam transsilire cum audacia conanturThe soldiers daringly attempt to leap over the ditch
- Meus amicus felicitatem saltu celebratMy friend celebrates happiness with a leap
- Canis ad pilam salire vult.The dog wants to leap toward the ball.
- Avis ad ramos salire debet.The bird must leap to the branches.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Gaius are standing by a small stream.
- AureliaGai, visne huc salire?Gaius, do you want to leap here?
- GaiusIta, sed timeo.Yes, but I am afraid.
- AureliaNon est difficile salire.It is not difficult to leap.
- GaiusBene, saliam!Fine, I will leap!
