saltando
/sahl-TAHN-doh/
jumping
Saltando: Jumping up and down off the ground.
saltando(verb)
jumping
?moving up and down off the ground
leaping
?making a large jump
,skipping
?as in jumping rope
📝 In Action
El perro está saltando en el jardín.
A1The dog is jumping in the garden.
Estamos saltando de alegría por las buenas noticias.
A2We are jumping for joy because of the good news.
Vi a la niña saltando la cuerda sola.
A2I saw the girl skipping rope by herself.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ando' ending
In Spanish, adding '-ando' to an '-ar' verb is like adding '-ing' in English. It describes an action that is happening right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it alone
Mistake: "Saying 'Yo saltando' to mean 'I am jumping'."
Correction: You must use a helping verb like 'estar'. Say 'Estoy saltando'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Action happening now
Pair 'saltando' with the verb 'estar' to talk about what someone is doing at this exact moment.
Saltando: Skipping or omitting an item in a sequence.
📝 In Action
Se está saltando las reglas de la empresa.
B1He is skipping (ignoring) the company rules.
Me estoy saltando las partes aburridas del libro.
B1I am skipping the boring parts of the book.
💡 Grammar Points
Skipping things
When you skip a meal or a rule, you often add 'se' (the reflexive form) to the verb, making it 'saltarse'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Skipping classes
If you want to say someone is 'skipping class,' use 'saltándose las clases'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: saltando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'I am jumping'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'saltando' a verb or an adjective?
It is a verb form called a gerund. It acts like the English '-ing' form to show an action is in progress.
Can I use 'saltando' for jumping off a bridge?
Yes, it describes the motion of jumping regardless of the starting point or destination.