Salí (en. I left)

[saˈli]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To leave a place.
I left home early.
Yo salí de casa temprano.
To expel something.
The water came out of the faucet.
El agua salió del grifo.
To perform an action of going outside.
I went out for a walk in the park.
Salí a caminar por el parque.
To stop being in a place.
She left the meeting quickly.
Ella salió de la reunión rápidamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'salīre', meaning 'to jump' or 'to exit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I went out to party
I went to a celebration or social gathering.
salí de fiesta
I went out to buy
I went to get something at a store.
salí a comprar
I left running
I quickly left a place.
salí corriendo

Related Words

exit
Point from where one exits.
salida
to leave
To go outside or from a place.
salir
left
That has left or has gone from a place.
salido

Slang Meanings

I went out looking for fun.
Yesterday I went out at night to a party with friends.
Ayer salí por la noche a una fiesta con amigos.
I left something behind.
I left without my keys and now I can't get in.
Salí sin mis llaves y ahora no puedo entrar.