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    Saltones (en. Bulging)

    /salˈtones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A term that refers to a person or thing that jumps frequently.
    Children are very jumpy when they play in the park.
    Los niños son muy saltones cuando juegan en el parque.
    It can refer to an animal known for jumping, like a kangaroo.
    The zoo exhibit was full of jumpers like rabbits.
    El salón del zoológico estaba lleno de saltones como los conejos.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'salto', with the suffix '-ones' indicating increase or quantity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be jumpy
    To have the behavior of jumping or moving abruptly.
    ser saltones
    to leap into view
    To be evident or notorious.
    saltar a la vista
    to jump for joy
    To express happiness in a very visible way.
    dar saltos de alegría

    Related Words

    jump
    Movement upward or forward with force.
    salto
    to jump
    To lift off the ground with force to move into the air.
    saltar

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to someone who is very active or restless.
    He is always on the move; he’s a true jumpy person.
    Siempre está en movimiento, es un verdadero saltón.
    It can be used to describe someone who frequently changes their mind.
    You can’t trust him; he changes his mind too often.
    No se puede confiar en él, es muy salton en sus decisiones.