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A child is stepping through an open doorway, moving from the interior of a room to the exterior, illustrating the action of leaving or departing.

salgas

sahl-gahs

verbA2irregular ir
you leave?when expressing desire, doubt, or command (subjunctive),you go out?when expressing desire, doubt, or command (subjunctive)
Also:you date?socially, often used with 'con',don't leave?as a negative command (negative imperative)

Quick Reference

infinitivesalir
gerundsaliendo
past Participlesalido

📝 In Action

Quiero que salgas a tomar un poco de aire fresco.

A2

I want you to go out and get some fresh air.

No creo que salgas con ella este fin de semana.

B1

I don't think you are dating her this weekend. / I don't think you will go out with her this weekend.

¡No salgas sin tu paraguas, va a llover!

A1

Don't leave without your umbrella, it's going to rain!

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • que salgas bien – that you do well (on a trip or task)
  • que salgas con – that you go out/date with

Idioms & Expressions

  • salirse con la suya – to get away with it; to get one's own way

💡 Grammar Points

The Subjunctive Mood

Salgas is the special verb form (present subjunctive) you must use after words that express wishes, emotions, necessity, or doubt, especially when two different people are involved (e.g., 'I want that you leave').

Negative Commands

When you tell someone (tú) 'Don't leave,' you use 'No salgas.' The negative command form is exactly the same as the present subjunctive form.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Indicative and Subjunctive

Mistake: "Espero que sales pronto. (Using the regular present tense)"

Correction: Espero que salgas pronto. (Using the special form for wishes). Remember to use 'salgas' when you are wishing or hoping for the action.

⭐ Usage Tips

The 'G' Tip

The stem of 'salir' changes from 'sal-' to 'salg-' in the 'yo' form (salgo) and throughout the entire present subjunctive (salgas, salga, salgamos, etc.). This is a key irregularity to memorize.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedsale
yosalgo
túsales
ellos/ellas/ustedessalen
nosotrossalimos
vosotrossalís

imperfect

él/ella/ustedsalía
yosalía
túsalías
ellos/ellas/ustedessalían
nosotrossalíamos
vosotrossalíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedsalió
yosalí
túsaliste
ellos/ellas/ustedessalieron
nosotrossalimos
vosotrossalisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedsalga
yosalga
túsalgas
ellos/ellas/ustedessalgan
nosotrossalgamos
vosotrossalgáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedsaliera/saliese
yosaliera/saliese
túsalieras/salieses
ellos/ellas/ustedessalieran/saliesen
nosotrossaliéramos/saliésemos
vosotrossalierais/salieseis
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: salgas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'salgas'?

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Word Family

salir(to leave, to go out) - verb
la salida(the exit, the departure) - noun
saliente(outgoing, protruding) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'salir' change its stem to 'salg-' in some forms like 'salgas'?

This is a common irregularity in Spanish verbs, often called a 'g' insertion. It happens in the present tense 'yo' form (salgo) and then carries over to all the present subjunctive forms (salgas, salga, etc.). Just remember: whenever you need the subjunctive of 'salir,' you need that 'g'!