Salia (en. I was leaving)
/saˈlia/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Action or effect of leaving.
The students' exit was at 2 PM.
La salida de los estudiantes fue a las 2 de la tarde.
Opening through which one exits.
The exit door is right in front.
La puerta de salida está justo enfrente.
verb
Going to a place outside another.
She went out for a walk every day.
Ella salía todos los días a caminar.
Leaving one place to go to another.
He was leaving the house when it started to rain.
Él salía de la casa cuando comenzó a llover.
Etymology
From the verb to exit, from Latin 'salire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
emergency exit
Exit intended for emergencies.
salia de emergencia
mandatory exit
Route that must be taken mandatorily.
salida obligatoria
nighttime exit
Leaving a place during the night.
salida nocturna
Related Words
to exit
Going outside or leaving a place.
salir
exit
Action of exiting or place through which one exits.
salida
Slang Meanings
Going out to party
We're going to party this weekend.
Vamos a salir de salia este fin de semana.
Leaving a place without warning
He left without saying anything.
Él se fue de salia sin decir nada.