Saltando (en. Jumping)
/sal'tando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To move from one place to another by jumping.
The child is jumping in the park.
El niño está saltando en el parque.
To leap or rise quickly off the ground, usually with both feet.
She began jumping on the bed with joy.
Ella comenzó a saltando sobre la cama de alegría.
To jump from one level to another, especially in a game or activity.
He was jumping from one level to another in his favorite video game.
Estaba saltando de un nivel a otro en su videojuego favorito.
Etymology
From the verb 'saltar', which comes from the Latin 'saltare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jump for joy
To join in a celebration with enthusiasm.
saltar de alegría
jump out at you
To be obvious or evident.
saltar a la vista
don’t leave me hanging
Don't let me be left in an uncomfortable situation.
no me dejes saltando
Related Words
jump
To perform a jump.
saltar
leap
To make a light jump.
brincar
jump
The act of jumping.
salto
Slang Meanings
Sudden or energetic leap.
He made a jumping move in the dance that everyone applauded.
Hizo un saltando en el baile que todos aplaudieron.
To jump in a figurative sense, as in a conversation.
When he said something funny, everyone started jumping with laughter.
Cuando dijo algo divertido, todos empezaron a saltando de risa.