How to Say "dating" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dating” is “saliendo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
Verb Form (Gerund)B1informal
romantic relationship
Examples
¿Con quién estás saliendo? ¡Parece que estás muy feliz!
Who are you dating? You look very happy!
Ellos estuvieron saliendo por un año antes de casarse.
They were dating for a year before getting married.
Necessary Preposition
When using 'saliendo' to mean 'dating', you MUST include the preposition 'con' (with) before the person's name (e.g., 'saliendo con Pablo').
Misinterpreting the Meaning
Mistake: “Escuché que están saliendo. (If interpreted as physical exit)”
Correction: Context matters! While it literally means 'they are going out,' in casual talk, 'estar saliendo' often implies an ongoing romantic relationship.
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