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salto

sahl-tohˈsalto

jump, leap

Also: hop
NounmA1
A bright green frog is suspended mid-air above a large green lily pad, demonstrating a jump.

📝 In Action

Dio un salto de alegría al ver el regalo.

A2

She gave a jump of joy when she saw the gift.

El atleta hizo un salto impresionante sobre la valla.

B1

The athlete made an impressive leap over the hurdle.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • brinco (small jump)
  • voltereta (somersault)

Common Collocations

  • dar un salto – to make a jump/leap
  • salto de longitud – long jump (sport)

waterfall

Also: cascade
NounmB1
Venezuela
A cascade of white water flowing down a rocky cliff into a serene pool at the bottom, illustrating a waterfall.

📝 In Action

Fuimos de excursión para ver el impresionante salto de agua.

B1

We went hiking to see the impressive waterfall.

El Salto Ángel es la cascada más alta del mundo.

B2

Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • salto de agua – waterfall

robbery

Also: assault
NounmB2
A cartoonish figure wearing a simple black bandit mask and a striped shirt running quickly while holding a large, heavy sack, symbolizing a robbery.

📝 In Action

Hubo un salto a mano armada en el banco de la esquina.

B2

There was an armed robbery at the corner bank.

El ladrón cometió el salto y luego huyó rápidamente.

C1

The thief committed the holdup and then fled quickly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • salto a mano armada – armed robbery
  • cometer un salto – to commit a robbery

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "salto" in Spanish:

assault→cascade→hop→jump→leap→robbery→waterfall→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: salto

Question 1 of 2

Which meaning of 'salto' is used in the sentence: 'El excursionista se detuvo ante el gran salto de agua.'

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
saltar(to jump) — Verb
saltarín(bouncy / restless) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *saltus*, which meant 'a leap,' 'a jump,' or sometimes 'a gorge' or 'a forest clearing.' This explains why the Spanish word has meanings related to both movement and geographical features (like a drop in terrain).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: saltoPortuguese: salto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'salto' (noun) and 'saltar' (verb)?

'Saltar' is the verb 'to jump' (e.g., 'Yo salto' means 'I jump'). 'Salto' is the noun, meaning 'the jump' (e.g., 'El salto fue alto' means 'The jump was high').

Is 'salto' always masculine?

Yes, 'salto' is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el salto' or 'un salto.'