deberíamos salir
/debeɾiamos saliɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'we should hang out' can be translated into Spanish as deberíamos salir.
This phrase is a suggestion to spend time together in a social way. It is typically used to propose a social meeting, such as grabbing a drink, visiting a cafe or simply spending time together outside of a professional setting.
Which one should you use?
While salir literally means 'to go out' or 'to leave', in a social context it is the standard way to express the idea of 'hanging out' or 'going out' with someone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase deberíamos quedar is a very common alternative used to suggest meeting up or hanging out.
How do you pronounce it?
/debeɾiamos saliɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the word salida (the noun form of salir) is used to describe a 'date', making the phrase deberíamos salir a very direct way to ask someone out.
- The verb salir shares a common ancestor with the English word 'sally', which describes a sudden rushing forth from a besieged place.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, suggesting salir can be interpreted as a romantic invitation rather than a platonic one, depending on the gender and context of the people involved.
Examples in context
- Deberíamos salir un día de estos para ponernos al día.We should hang out one of these days to catch up.
- Deberíamos salir un día de estos.We should hang out one of these days.
- Deberíamos salir a tomar un café.We should hang out and have a coffee.
- Si tienes tiempo, deberíamos salir este fin de semana.If you have time, we should hang out this weekend.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their busy schedules.
- LucíaDaniel, deberíamos salir pronto.Daniel, we should hang out soon.
- DanielTienes razón, hace mucho que no nos vemos.You're right, we haven't seen each other in a long time.
- Lucía¿Qué te parece si vamos al cine?How about we go to the movies?
- DanielMe parece un plan excelente.That sounds like an excellent plan.
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.
