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    Saltó (en. Leap)

    /salˈto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of suddenly rising from the ground.
    The athlete jumped high to win the competition.
    El atleta saltó alto para ganar la competencia.
    To increase suddenly in quantity or intensity.
    Food prices jumped this year.
    Los precios de los alimentos saltaron este año.
    To transition from one level to another without passing through the middle.
    Jumping from one topic to another during the conversation.
    Salto de un tema a otro durante la conversación.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'saltar', which comes from the Latin 'saltare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a leap
    To make a faster or more significant move in a situation.
    dar un salto
    leap to fame
    A sudden and notable rise in recognition or success.
    salto a la fama
    somersault
    An acrobatic jump in which spins are performed in the air.
    salto mortal

    Related Words

    to jump
    To make a jump.
    saltar
    jumper
    A person who performs jumps, especially in sports.
    saltador
    short jump
    A short or light jump.
    saltillo

    Slang Meanings

    Jump to action
    When I heard the news, I didn't hesitate to jump into action.
    Cuando escuché la noticia, no dudé en saltar a la acción.
    Take a monumental leap
    The company's technological advancement made a monumental leap this year.
    El avance tecnológico de la empresa dio un salto monumental este año.