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salgo

I leave?Physical departure,I go out?Leaving a building or going to an event
Also:I exit?Formal or written usage

SAHL-goh

/ˈsal.ɣo/
VerbA1irregular ir
neutral
A stylized figure is shown stepping across the threshold of a simple wooden doorway, moving from a darker interior space into a bright, colorful exterior, symbolizing departure.

Quick Reference

infinitivesalir
gerundsaliendo
past Participlesalido

📝 In Action

Yo salgo de casa a las ocho de la mañana.

A1

I leave the house at eight in the morning.

¿Vas al cine? Sí, salgo ahora mismo.

A1

Are you going to the cinema? Yes, I'm going out right now.

Salgo con mis amigos todos los viernes.

A2

I go out with my friends every Friday (or: I hang out with my friends).

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • salgo corriendo – I run out/I leave running
  • salgo de viaje – I go on a trip

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Yo' Form Exception

Even though 'salir' ends in -ir, the 'yo' (I) form is irregular and adds a 'g' before the 'o'. This is a common pattern for many high-frequency verbs, so look out for it!

Using 'de' after 'salgo'

When saying where you are leaving from, you must always use the word 'de' (from): 'Salgo de la oficina' (I leave from the office).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the 'g' Sound

Mistake: “Yo salo”

Correction: Yo salgo. Remember the 'g' is necessary only for the 'I' form in the present tense to keep the sound correct.

⭐ Usage Tips

Meaning Shift: Dating

If you say 'Salgo con Juan', it usually means 'I am dating Juan' or 'I am going out with Juan' (romantically), not just leaving the house with him.

🔄 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
yosaliera
túsalieras
ellos/ellas/ustedessalieran
nosotrossaliéramos
vosotrossalierais
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: salgo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'salgo'?

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Word Family

salir(to leave/to go out (infinitive)) - Verb
salida(exit/departure) - Noun
saliente(outgoing/projecting) - Adjective

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).