estamos saliendo
/estamos saljendo/from spelling rules
To say "we are dating" in Spanish, you say estamos saliendo.
The phrase estamos saliendo is used to describe a romantic relationship that is relatively casual or in its early stages.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, estamos saliendo means "we are going out", using the verb salir (to go out/leave) in the continuous form.
Which one should you use?
While estamos saliendo implies a casual dating stage, somos novios implies a more committed, formal relationship.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Estamos saliendo is used to convey the concept of "we are dating". In Spain, Somos pareja is used to convey the concept of "we are dating". In Mexico, Andamos saliendo can be used to express "we are dating".
Did you know?
- The word novio comes from the Latin novus, meaning 'new', reflecting the idea that a committed partner is a 'new' addition to one's life.
- Depending on the region, the leap from estamos saliendo to somos novios can be a major social milestone that involves introducing the partner to the entire extended family.
- In Mexico, the phrase andamos saliendo uses the verb andar, which literally means 'to walk' or 'to move', suggesting a journey or a process of getting to know someone.
Examples in context
- Le presento a mi novio, Juan. Estamos saliendo desde hace seis meses.Let me introduce you to my boyfriend, Juan. We have been dating for six months.
- Oye, ¿sabías que Manuel y Sofía andan juntos? ¡Qué lindos!Hey, did you know that Manuel and Sofia are dating? How cute!
- Desde anoche, Carlos y yo estamos saliendo. ¡Oficialmente somos novios!Since last night, Carlos and I are dating. We're officially a couple!
- ¿Con quién estás saliendo?Who are you dating?
- Estamos saliendo desde hace un mes.We have been dating for a month.
- No es solo una amistad, estamos saliendo.It is not just a friendship, we are dating.
- ¿Sabías que estamos saliendo?Did you know that we are dating?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking to a mutual friend.
- MateoHola, quiero presentarte a Lucía.Hi, I want to introduce you to Lucía.
- Lucía¿Son solo amigos o están saliendo?Are you just friends or are you dating?
- MateoLa verdad es que estamos saliendo.Truth is, we are dating.
- Lucía¡Qué alegría! Me caen muy bien.What great news! I like you both a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
