Salieron (en. Went out)
/saˈljeron/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Action of going out, leaving, or emitting something to the outside.
They left home early to avoid traffic.
Ellos salieron de casa temprano para evitar el tráfico.
To produce or manifest something at a certain moment.
The flowers bloomed in spring.
Las flores salieron en primavera.
To disappear or abandon a place.
The children left the classroom when the bell rang.
Los niños salieron del aula cuando sonó el timbre.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin verb 'salire', which means 'to jump' or 'to go out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they left badly
It refers to a situation that did not end well.
salieron mal
they went out for a walk
It means that someone went for a walk or stroll.
salieron a pasear
they went on a trip
It indicates that someone went to another place for a while.
salieron de viaje
Related Words
exit
The act of going out or the place from where one exits.
salida
to leave
A verb that refers to leaving or departing from a place.
salir
left
Plural of 'left', which indicates people who have gone out.
salidos
Slang Meanings
To go out partying or to have a social outing.
We are going out tonight, the friends left.
Vamos a salir esta noche, salieron los amigos.
To escape or evade.
They left as if there were no tomorrow.
Salieron como si no hubiera un mañana.