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    Saltos (en. Jumps)

    /ˈsaltos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movements that consist of elevating oneself from the ground using the strength of the legs.
    Athletes make jumps to demonstrate their skill in the sport.
    Los atletas hacen saltos para demostrar su habilidad en el deporte.
    Each of the segments or intervals covered in a journey.
    The competition jumps are performed at different distances.
    Los saltos de la competencia se realizan en diferentes distancias.
    verb
    To perform a jump.
    She jumps very high in her training sessions.
    Ella salta muy alto en sus entrenamientos.
    To move from one place to another quickly by jumping.
    The rabbit jumps from one side to the other in the field.
    El conejo salta de un lado a otro en el campo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'saltus', meaning 'jump' or 'movement upwards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a leap
    To make a significant or important advance.
    dar un salto
    that's where the leap is
    To indicate where a significant difference occurs.
    ahí es donde está el salto
    leap of faith
    To take a risk without guarantees.
    salto de fe

    Related Words

    bounce
    Quick movement upwards or forwards.
    brinco
    to jump
    To elevate oneself from the ground through the action of the legs.
    saltar
    elevation
    Action of lifting something to a higher position.
    elevación

    Slang Meanings

    A sudden jump in a situation.
    The report had a jump that we weren't expecting.
    El informe dio un salto que no nos esperábamos.
    To make a sudden change in plans.
    They decided to make a jump in their vacation and change the destination.
    Decidieron hacer un salto en sus vacaciones y cambiar de destino.