salga
“salga” means “leave” in Spanish (as a wish or request).
leave, go out, come outAlso: exit, get out
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Quiero que mi hermano salga de ese club.
A2I want my brother to leave that club.
Ojalá que el sol salga mañana.
B1Hopefully the sun comes out tomorrow.
Por favor, Señor, salga de la oficina inmediatamente.
B1Please, Sir, leave the office immediately.
No creo que la comida me salga muy bien hoy.
B2I don't think the food will turn out very well for me today.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
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Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: salga
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'salga' to express a desire?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
Comes from the verb *salir*, which traces back to the Latin verb *salīre*, meaning 'to leap, jump, or move out.' The meaning evolved in Spanish to specifically refer to exiting a space or departing.
First recorded: Emerged in Spanish forms similar to 'salir' during the 10th-11th centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'salga' have a 'g' when the infinitive 'salir' doesn't?
This is a common pattern for many irregular Spanish verbs! The 'g' first appears in the 'yo' form of the simple present tense ('yo salgo') and then carries over to the entire special mood (the subjunctive). You can think of 'salgo' as the starting point for 'salga'.
Can 'salga' refer to something other than physically leaving?
Yes! 'Salga' (from 'salir') is often used figuratively. It means 'come out' or 'turn out' when talking about results, like 'Espero que la fiesta salga bien' (I hope the party turns out well) or 'Que salga a la luz' (May it come to light).