salgo
“salgo” means “I leave” in Spanish (Physical departure).
I leave, I go out
Also: I exit
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Yo salgo de casa a las ocho de la mañana.
A1I leave the house at eight in the morning.
¿Vas al cine? Sí, salgo ahora mismo.
A1Are you going to the cinema? Yes, I'm going out right now.
Salgo con mis amigos todos los viernes.
A2I go out with my friends every Friday (or: I hang out with my friends).
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'salgo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The infinitive verb *salir* comes from the Latin verb *salīre*, which originally meant 'to leap' or 'to jump'. Over time, this meaning evolved in Spanish to mean 'to go forth' or 'to exit' a place.
First recorded: 10th century (in early forms of Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'salgo' irregular? Why can't I just say 'salo'?
The irregularity (adding the 'g') is common for several high-frequency Spanish verbs (like 'hacer' -> 'hago'). This sound change helps keep the verb rooted in its historical Latin form and sounds much more natural to native speakers.
Does 'salgo' only mean leaving a building?
No. While it often means physical departure ('I leave the office'), it also means 'I go out' socially ('Salgo con amigos') and can even be used metaphorically, like 'I get out of trouble' (Salgo del problema).