Saltaron (en. They jumped)
sal-ta-ron
Meaning & Definition
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verb
It refers to the action of rising into the air and descending immediately.
The children jumped for joy upon receiving their gifts.
Los niños saltaron de alegría al recibir sus regalos.
To occur suddenly or unexpectedly.
The alarms went off when the thieves entered.
Saltaron las alarmas cuando entraron los ladrones.
To pass over something.
They jumped the fence to access the park.
Saltaron la valla para acceder al parque.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'saltar', which comes from the Latin 'saltare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jump to the eye
to become evident or noticeable.
saltar a la vista
jump for joy
to express happiness in an intense way.
saltar de alegría
jump from one place to another
to move quickly between places.
saltar de un lugar a otro
Related Words
jump
action of jumping.
salto
bounce
impulse given to elevate oneself.
brinco
jumper
person or animal that jumps easily.
saltarín
Slang Meanings
Jumping as a way to express surprise or excitement.
When they won the lottery, they jumped with excitement.
Cuando ganó la lotería, saltaron de la emoción.
Jumping means escaping from an uncomfortable situation.
I decided to jump when I understood the conversation.
Decidí saltar cuando entendí la conversación.