Salto (en. Jump)

/sahl-to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden leap from one point.
She made a high jump in the performance.
Gumawa siya ng isang mataas na salto sa pagtatanghal.
verb
The act of jumping.
He jumped from both sides of the wall.
Salto siya mula sa magkabilang panig ng pader.

Etymology

Spanish word meaning 'jump'

Common Phrases and Expressions

horse jump
A type of jump performed using a horse.
salto ng kabayo

Related Words

flight
An action of rising from the ground, often caused by wings or other mechanisms.
paglipad

Slang Meanings

jump or twist
You jumped and twisted at the party earlier!
Salto ka nang salto sa party kanina!
dive or jump into the water
I'm just going to jump into the sea to refresh.
Salto lang ako sa dagat para mag-refresh.
escape
He jumped out of the situation to get away.
Nag-salto siya sa sitwasyon para makaalis.