Saltes (en. You jump)
/ˈsaltes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of rising or taking off from the ground.
I hope you jump higher than I do in the competition.
Espero que tú saltes más alto que yo en el concurso.
Moving from one place to another while avoiding contact with the ground.
It is important that you jump carefully so as not to fall.
Es importante que saltes con cuidado para no caer.
To jump over something.
If you jump over the fence, you will get to the field faster.
Si saltes la valla, llegarás más rápido al campo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'saltare', which means 'to jump'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jump for joy
express yourself with happiness or enthusiasm.
saltes de alegría
jump out of bed
get up quickly from bed.
saltes de la cama
don't jump to conclusions
don't reach a hasty decision.
no saltes a conclusiones
Related Words
hop
action of jumping.
salto
jump
to perform an upward movement and then descend.
saltar
leap
jump or energetic movement.
brinco
Slang Meanings
To go out into the street casually.
Today I'm going to go out and jump with my friends.
Hoy me voy a salir y saltes con mis amigos.
To do something without thinking.
Don't jump before you look, you might fall.
No saltes antes de mirar, podrías caer.