saliste
“saliste” means “you left” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you left, you went out
Also: you got out
📝 In Action
¿A qué hora saliste del trabajo ayer?
A1What time did you leave work yesterday?
Saliste tan rápido que olvidaste tu chaqueta.
A2You left so quickly that you forgot your jacket.
Cuando saliste de la casa, ¿viste al cartero?
A1When you went out of the house, did you see the mail carrier?
you went out (socially), you dated
📝 In Action
¿Saliste con tus amigos el fin de semana pasado?
A2Did you go out with your friends last weekend?
Me contaron que saliste con Juan el año pasado.
B1They told me you dated Juan last year.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: saliste
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'saliste' for a completed action in the past?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb *salīre*, meaning 'to leap' or 'to jump.' Over time, the meaning evolved from jumping out to generally moving out or exiting a space.
First recorded: Old Spanish, before the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'saliste' an irregular verb form?
The verb 'salir' is irregular in the present tense (I leave = 'salgo') and the future tense (I will leave = 'saldré'). However, 'saliste' (the 'tú' simple past form) follows the standard pattern for -ir verbs and is considered regular within that specific tense.
How do I know if 'saliste' means 'you left' or 'you dated'?
Context is key! If the sentence includes 'de' (from) followed by a place (e.g., 'saliste de la casa'), it means 'you left.' If it includes 'con' (with) followed by a person (e.g., 'saliste con mi hermana'), it means 'you dated' or 'you went out socially with' that person.