How to Say "exit" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “exit” is “salida” — use 'salida' when referring to a physical exit, like a door, an exit ramp, or the act of departing from a place..
salida
/sa-LEE-dah//saˈliða/
Examples
La salida está a la derecha.
The exit is on the right.
La salida de emergencia está al fondo del pasillo.
The emergency exit is at the end of the hall.
¿Dónde está la salida del metro?
Where is the subway exit?
Todas las salidas del estadio estaban bloqueadas.
All the stadium exits were blocked.
Feminine Noun
Even though it doesn't end in '-o', 'salida' is a feminine word. So, you always use 'la salida' or 'una salida'.
salga
SAHL-gah/ˈsal.ɣa/
Examples
Quiero que mi hermano salga de ese club.
I want my brother to leave that club.
Ojalá que el sol salga mañana.
Hopefully the sun comes out tomorrow.
Por favor, Señor, salga de la oficina inmediatamente.
Please, Sir, leave the office immediately.
The 'Wish' or 'Doubt' Form
Use 'salga' when you are expressing a wish, desire, command, or doubt about someone else leaving. This is the special verb form required after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...).
Formal Commands
If you are giving a polite, formal command to 'usted' (you, formal singular), you use 'salga' (e.g., 'Salga ahora, por favor'). For negative formal commands, you also use 'no salga'.
Mixing Moods
Mistake: “Quiero que él sale.”
Correction: Quiero que él salga.
Noun vs. Verb confusion
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