deberíamos salir
/debeɾiamos saliɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "we should date" is translated into Spanish as deberíamos salir.
In a romantic context, the verb salir is used to mean 'to date' or 'to go out with someone'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of deberíamos (we should) and salir (to go out).
How do you pronounce it?
/debeɾiamos saliɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb salir is a cognate of the English word 'sally', used in the phrase 'to make a sally', which refers to a sudden charge out of a besieged place.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, using the phrase deberíamos salir is often a cautious way to test the waters before a formal confession of love.
- In some regions, saying you are saliendo con alguien implies a casual stage of courtship before the relationship becomes an official noviazgo.
Examples in context
- María, quisiera invitarte a salir algún día. ¿Te gustaría ir a cenar conmigo?Maria, I would like to invite you out someday. Would you like to have dinner with me?
- Pedro, me encantaría salir contigo. ¿Qué te parece si vamos al cine este fin de semana?Pedro, I would love to go out with you. What do you think about going to the movies this weekend?
- Carlos, quiero que seamos más que amigos. ¿Te gustaría tener una cita conmigo el viernes?Carlos, I want us to be more than friends. Would you like to go on a date with me on Friday?
- Creo que deberíamos salir un día.I think we should go out one day.
- Si nos gustamos, deberíamos salir.If we like each other, we should date.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are sitting in a park drinking coffee.
- MateoMe gusta mucho pasar tiempo contigo.I really like spending time with you.
- ElenaYo también, Mateo.Me too, Mateo.
- MateoEntonces, deberíamos salir de verdad.Then, we should date for real.
- ElenaMe encantaría.I would love that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
