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    Salto (en. Leap)

    /ˈsal.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement that consists of leaving the ground with the feet and landing in another place.
    The athlete performed an impressive long jump.
    El atleta realizó un salto de longitud impresionante.
    Action of jumping.
    A dog's jump can be surprising.
    El salto de un perro puede ser sorprendente.
    Quick and sudden elevation.
    The stock market jump was unexpected.
    El salto de la bolsa fue inesperado.
    verb
    To perform an action of jumping.
    She jumped to reach the basket's rim.
    Ella saltó para alcanzar el alcance de la canasta.
    To move rapidly from one place to another.
    I decided to jump over the fence in the park.
    Decidí saltar la valla en el parque.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'saltus', which means 'jump' or 'leap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a leap
    To make a quick movement upward or in another direction.
    dar un salto
    leap of faith
    Act of daring to do something without being sure of the outcome.
    salto de fe
    somersault
    A type of acrobatic jump in which a complete turn is made.
    salto mortal
    jump into the void
    Action of throwing oneself into the void, with risk and without knowing what will happen.
    salto al vacío

    Related Words

    leap
    Violent upward movement made with the feet.
    brinco
    alchemy
    The art of transforming materials, often used metaphorically in the context of emotional leaps or personal growth.
    alquimia
    elevation
    Increase in height or level of something.
    elevación

    Slang Meanings

    To do something risky or bold.
    That jump you made at the party was amazing, everyone applauded!
    Ese salto que hiciste en la fiesta fue increíble, ¡todos aplaudieron!
    To skip stages or procedures.
    Don't skip steps in the project, it needs to be done properly.
    No te saltes pasos en el proyecto, hay que hacerlo bien.