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    Saltan (en. They jump)

    /sal'tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move from one place to another in a quick motion, especially lifting one's feet off the ground.
    The children jump for joy in the park.
    Los niños saltan de alegría en el parque.
    To traverse an obstacle or overcome an interruption.
    Kangaroos jump great distances.
    Los canguros saltan grandes distancias.
    To rise suddenly and quickly.
    He jumps when he hears an explosion.
    Salta cuando escucha una explosión.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'saltare', which means 'to jump, to spring'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to jump out at you
    To be obvious or evident.
    saltar a la vista
    to blow up
    To explode or destroy oneself.
    saltar por los aires
    to jump for joy
    To express happiness enthusiastically.
    saltar de alegría

    Related Words

    jump
    To lift the feet off the ground and move through space.
    saltar
    bounce
    The movement of jumping or bouncing.
    brinco

    Slang Meanings

    To jump from one place to another quickly.
    At the party, everyone is jumping between the tables.
    En la fiesta, todos están saltando entre las mesas.
    To make a joke or an unexpected prank.
    In the game, the characters jump and do tricks.
    En el juego, los personajes saltan y hacen trucos.