¿Quieres salir conmigo?
The English phrase "will you go out with me?" is expressed in Spanish as ¿Quieres salir conmigo?
Depending on the context, it can also literally mean "Do you want to go out (of a room/building) with me?"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Do you want to go out with me?" because quieres means "you want" and salir means "to go out/leave".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the present indicative quieres to express a future intention or request, which is the standard way to ask this in Spanish.
Did you know?
- While salir means 'to go out', the Spanish word for a 'date' is cita, which is the same word used for a medical appointment or a legal summons.
- The word conmigo is a linguistic fossil that preserves the ancient Latin structure 'cum mecum'.
- The verb salir is used to describe the sun rising, as in sale el sol. In this context, it refers to the sun 'going out' or emerging from the horizon.
Example conversation
Mateo is nervously asking Sofía on a date at a park.
- MateoSofía, ¿quieres salir conmigo?Sofía, will you go out with me?
- Sofía¡Sí, me encantaría, Mateo!Yes, I would love to, Mateo!
- Mateo¡Qué bueno! ¿Te parece bien el sábado?That's great! Is Saturday okay with you?
- SofíaPerfecto, nos vemos el sábado.Perfect, see you on Saturday.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conmigo, salir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
