¿quieres salir?
The English phrase "wanna go out" can be translated into Spanish as ¿quieres salir?
This phrase is used as a casual invitation to go to a social event or a public place with someone. While the verb salir can mean "to leave" a room or a building, in the context of an invitation, it specifically implies going out for social purposes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, people often add ¿vale? at the end of a sentence to mean "okay?" or "alright?"
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb querer changes depending on who you are addressing. Use ¿quiere salir? when speaking to someone you do not know well or want to show respect to. If you are addressing more than one person, use ¿quieren salir?
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the verb salir to describe the sun rising, whereas English uses the word 'rise' for this specific natural event.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, asking ¿quieres salir? can be interpreted as a romantic advance rather than just a friendly invitation to a cafe or park.
- The word salir shares a common root with the Latin salīre, which originally meant 'to jump'.
Examples in context
- Buenas tardes, señor. ¿Le gustaría salir conmigo a tomar un café?Good afternoon, sir. Would you like to go out for a coffee with me?
- Señora García, me encantaría invitarla a salir el viernes por la nocheMrs. García, I would love to invite you out on Friday night.
- Oye, ¿quieres salir conmigo al cine esta noche?Hey, do you want to go out to the movies with me tonight?
- María, me aburro en casa. ¿Te gustaría ir a algún sitio?María, I'm bored at home. Would you like to go somewhere?
- Che, ¿querés salir conmigo este fin de semana?Hey, do you want to go out with me this weekend?
- ¿Quieres salir esta noche?Do you want to go out tonight?
- Mañana es viernes, ¿quieres salir?Tomorrow is Friday, do you want to go out?
Example conversation
Alejandro is texting Lucía on a Friday afternoon.
- AlejandroHola, Lucía. ¿Quieres salir?Hi, Lucía. Do you want to go out?
- Lucía¿A dónde quieres ir?Where do you want to go?
- AlejandroPodemos ir al cine.We can go to the movies.
- LucíaVale, me parece bien.Okay, that sounds good to me.
