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salimos

/sah-LEE-mohs/

we leave

Two small, stylized human figures are walking through an open doorway of a house, actively stepping outside onto a path.

The image shows two people actively departing a building, illustrating the present action of "we leave" (salimos).

salimos(Verb (Present Tense))

A1irregular (in the 'yo' form), regular in 'nosotros' ir

we leave

?

when departing a place

,

we go out

?

when socializing or exiting the building

Also:

we exit

?

formal or written sign

,

we head out

?

informal

📝 In Action

Siempre salimos a comer los viernes.

A1

We always go out to eat on Fridays.

¡Rápido! Salimos en cinco minutos.

A2

Quick! We are leaving in five minutes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • marchamos (we leave/we march)
  • partimos (we depart)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • salimos de viaje – we go on a trip
  • salimos del apuro – we get out of trouble

Idioms & Expressions

  • salimos con la nuestra – we get our way

💡 Grammar Points

The 'We' Form Ambiguity

The 'nosotros' (we) form is the only verb form that looks identical in both the Present Tense ('we leave') and the Simple Past Tense ('we left') for all -IR and -ER verbs. You must rely on context or time markers (like 'ayer' or 'hoy') to know which one is meant.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Leave' vs. 'Exit'

Mistake: "Usar 'dejamos' para 'we leave the house'."

Correction: Use 'salimos de la casa'. 'Dejar' is usually for leaving an object behind (e.g., 'we leave the book').

⭐ Usage Tips

Use 'de' when leaving a place

When you leave a specific location, always follow 'salimos' with 'de' (e.g., 'Salimos de la tienda' - We leave the store).

Two small, stylized figures are walking away from a cozy house along a winding path, their backs to the viewer, receding into the distance.

The image depicts two people having already walked away from a place, illustrating the completed past action of "we left" (salimos).

salimos(Verb (Simple Past Tense))

A2regular ir

we left

?

when departing a place in the past

,

we went out

?

when socializing or exiting the building in the past

Also:

we exited

?

formal past action

📝 In Action

Ayer salimos muy tarde de la fiesta.

A2

Yesterday we left the party very late.

Salimos de vacaciones hace dos semanas.

B1

We went on vacation two weeks ago.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • partimos (we departed (past))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • salimos victoriosos – we came out victorious
  • salimos ilesos – we came out unharmed

💡 Grammar Points

Context is Key

Since 'salimos' means both 'we leave' and 'we left,' look for time words like 'anoche' (last night), 'la semana pasada' (last week), or 'hace un rato' (a while ago) to confirm you are talking about the past.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Preterite and Imperfect

Mistake: "Usar 'salíamos' para una acción específica y terminada: 'Salíamos a las ocho'."

Correction: Use the simple past: 'Salimos a las ocho.' The imperfect 'salíamos' is used for repeated actions or descriptions in the past ('We used to go out').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: salimos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'salimos' to mean an action that is already finished?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

salir(to leave/go out) - verb
salida(exit/departure) - noun
saliente(outgoing/projecting) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'salimos' means 'we leave' or 'we left'?

You must check the context. If the sentence uses a past time marker (like 'ayer' or 'anoche'), it means 'we left' (Simple Past). If it uses a future time marker (like 'mañana') or talks about a habitual action, it means 'we leave' (Present Tense).

Is 'salir' a regular verb?

It is mostly regular, but it is irregular in the first person singular ('yo') of the Present Tense, where it changes to 'salgo.' It is also irregular in the Future and Conditional tenses, where the stem changes to 'saldr-'.