salidas
“salidas” means “exits” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
exits, departures
Also: ways out
📝 In Action
Por favor, mantengan las salidas de emergencia despejadas.
A1Please keep the emergency exits clear.
Las salidas de los vuelos están anunciadas en la pantalla principal.
A2Flight departures are announced on the main screen.
Ante este problema económico, no veo muchas salidas fáciles.
B1Given this economic problem, I don't see many easy ways out.
outings
Also: job prospects
📝 In Action
Nuestras salidas de los viernes siempre son divertidas.
A2Our Friday night outings are always fun.
Esa carrera técnica tiene muchas salidas profesionales.
B1That technical degree has many job prospects.
sticking out
Also: out of line
📝 In Action
Las estanterías están un poco salidas de la pared.
B2The shelves are sticking out of the wall a bit.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "salidas" in Spanish:
departures→exits→job prospects→outings→sticking out→ways out→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: salidas
Question 1 of 2
If you are at an airport and want to leave on your flight, which sign should you look for?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'salir', which comes from the Latin 'salīre', meaning 'to jump' or 'to leap'. It evolved from the idea of 'leaping out' to simply 'going out'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'salidas' only for physical doors?
No! While it means physical exits, it is also used for flight departures, social outings with friends, and even job prospects.
Why is it feminine?
Most Spanish nouns ending in '-da' (like salida, entrada, comida) are feminine, so they use 'la' or 'las'.