Confusing Imperative Forms

'Salta' can mean 'he/she/it jumps' (present action) OR it can be a direct command: 'You, jump!'

Dual Role of 'Salta'

The verb 'saltar' is a regular -AR verb, meaning it follows the most common conjugation patterns without tricky stem changes.

Regular AR Verb

Use 'saltar por encima de' (to jump over) or simply 'saltar' followed directly by the object being cleared.

Use with Prepositions

Extremely common. Used constantly in daily conversation and literature.

This meaning is an extension of the physical 'jump'—it means to jump over or bypass something in a sequence.

Figurative Use

Common in writing, especially when discussing procedures, reading, or steps.

Sometimes 'saltarse' (using the reflexive form) is used when something detaches itself or pops out unexpectedly, like a button or a thread.

Reflexive Warning

Used frequently in specialized contexts like cooking, chemistry, or emotional reactions.

'Salta' is a conjugation of the common Spanish verb 'saltar.' It means 'he/she jumps,' 'you jump' (formal), or the command 'Jump!' It also has figurative meanings like 'to skip' a step or 'to burst out' (an emotion).

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations