Saliese (en. Came out)

/saˈliese/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Form of the verb salir in the first or third person singular of the imperfect subjunctive.
If I had left earlier, I could arrive on time.
Si saliese antes, podría llegar a tiempo.
It is used in hypothetical sentences.
If he left, we would have more time to talk.
Si él saliese, tendríamos más tiempo para hablar.
Indicates an action that could have occurred but did not occur.
I wish he would go out with us this time.
Ojalá saliese con nosotros esta vez.

Etymology

From the Latin 'salire', which means 'to jump or to leave'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Went out for a walk
It refers to the act of going out for a walk.
Saliese a caminar
If I left home
It proposes a condition where someone leaves their home.
Si saliese de casa
Did not go out last night
Indicates that he did not go out during the night.
No saliese anoche

Related Words

salir
Verb in infinitive that means to leave a place.
salir
salida
Action of leaving, or the place from which one leaves.
salida
salidor
Person or thing that leaves.
salidor

Slang Meanings

Used colloquially to refer to someone who does not dare to go out.
You're such a saliese, go out and have fun!
Eres un saliese, ¡sal a divertirte!
Joking term to describe someone who leaves a party early.
Look how he's leaving, a true saliese.
Mira cómo se va, un verdadero saliese.