salí
“salí” means “I left” in Spanish (The completed past action of exiting a place).
I left, I went out
Also: I came out
📝 In Action
Salí del trabajo muy tarde anoche.
A1I left work very late last night.
Salí a correr antes de que lloviera.
A2I went out to run before it rained.
Cuando vi la oportunidad, salí corriendo.
B1When I saw the opportunity, I ran out (literally: I left running).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: salí
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'salí' to describe a completed action?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *salīre*, which originally meant 'to leap' or 'to jump.' Over time, the meaning shifted in Spanish to mean 'to spring forth' or 'to go out.'
First recorded: Documented in Spanish texts since the early Middle Ages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'salí' means 'I left,' how do I say 'I was leaving'?
To express an ongoing or habitual action in the past ('I was leaving' or 'I used to leave'), you would use the Imperfect tense: 'Yo salía.' This tense describes the setting or routine, not a single finished event.
Why is the present tense 'yo salgo' (with a 'g') but the past tense is 'yo salí' (no 'g')?
That's a great observation! The verb *salir* is irregular in the present tense 'yo' form, adding a 'g' ('salgo'). However, in the simple past tense ('salí'), it follows the regular pattern for '-ir' verbs, which is why it looks simpler. Don't worry about the logic, just remember the pattern!