salgan
“salgan” means “leave” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
leave, go out
Also: get out
📝 In Action
Es urgente que salgan de la casa antes de las dos.
A2It is urgent that they leave the house before two.
¡Salgan de mi oficina inmediatamente!
B1Leave my office immediately! (Formal command to a group)
No creo que salgan con buen tiempo hoy.
B1I don't think they will go out with good weather today.
go out (socially), date
📝 In Action
Mis padres quieren que salgan a bailar más a menudo.
B1My parents want them to go out dancing more often.
No es bueno que salgan con la misma persona por tanto tiempo.
B2It is not good that they date the same person for so long.
turn out, come out
Also: be published
📝 In Action
Ojalá que los resultados del examen salgan bien.
B2Hopefully the exam results turn out well.
Dudo que sus nuevos productos salgan a tiempo para Navidad.
B2I doubt that their new products will come out in time for Christmas.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: salgan
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'salgan' as a formal command (Ustedes)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *salire*, which originally meant 'to leap' or 'to jump.' Over time, this meaning evolved in Spanish to mean 'to jump out' and eventually simply 'to exit' or 'to go out.'
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'salir' change to 'salgan'?
'Salir' is an irregular verb. In the special verb form used for commands and wishes (the subjunctive), Spanish adds a 'g' to the stem, derived from the irregular 'yo' form 'salgo'. This is why we say 'salga' and 'salgan'.
When do I use 'salen' versus 'salgan'?
Use 'salen' (present tense) when stating a fact: 'Ellos salen a las ocho' (They leave at eight). Use 'salgan' (subjunctive/command) when expressing a wish, doubt, necessity, or giving a formal order: 'Necesito que salgan' (I need them to leave).