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    Saltaban (en. They jumped)

    /salˈtaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of rising from the ground using the legs with force.
    The children were jumping for joy in the park.
    Los niños saltaban de alegría en el parque.
    To move from one place to another in the air with a boost.
    They jumped from one rock to another without fear.
    Saltaban de una roca a otra sin miedo.
    To jump, to leap.
    At the party, the guests were jumping to the rhythm of the music.
    En la fiesta, los invitados saltaban al ritmo de la música.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'saltare', meaning 'to leap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stand out
    To be evident or noticeable.
    saltar a la vista
    jump for joy
    To express happiness exuberantly.
    saltar de alegría
    no one is willing to join in
    Indicates that there is no willingness to participate.
    no hay quien salte

    Related Words

    jump
    To rise in the air with a boost.
    saltar
    leap
    A jump or upward movement.
    brinco
    reaction
    A physical or emotional response that may include jumping.
    reacción

    Slang Meanings

    To seize an opportunity quickly.
    When I heard about the offer, I jumped at the moment.
    Cuando escuché sobre la oferta, salté al momento.
    To leave a place suddenly.
    They jumped from the party when the police arrived.
    Saltaron de la fiesta cuando llegó la policía.