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How to Say "get out" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “get out” is “bájate” — use this informal command when telling one person (tú) to get down from or exit something, like a chair or a vehicle.

bájateA1

Use this informal command when telling one person (tú) to get down from or exit something, like a chair or a vehicle.

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sal🔊A2

This is an informal, direct command for one person (tú) to exit a place, often with a sense of urgency or demand.

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vete🔊A2

Use this as a stronger, more forceful command telling one person (tú) to leave a place immediately.

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salgan🔊A2

This is a command directed at multiple people (ustedes/ellos/ellas) to exit a place, often implying urgency or necessity.

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salid🔊A2

This is a more forceful command for a group (vosotros) to exit a place immediately.

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baje🔊A2

This is used when asking or telling someone (usted/él/ella) to get out of a vehicle, often in a polite or subjunctive context.

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salga🔊B1

Use this as an urgent command or request for one person (usted/él/ella) to leave a place.

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váyaseB1

This is an emphatic, often impolite, command for one person (usted) to go away or leave immediately.

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iros🔊B1

This is a forceful command telling a group (vosotros) to go away or leave a place, often used in anger.

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bájate

verbA1informal
Use this informal command when telling one person (tú) to get down from or exit something, like a chair or a vehicle.

Examples

¡Bájate de esa silla ahora mismo!

Get down from that chair right now!

sal

salsal

verbA2informal
This is an informal, direct command for one person (tú) to exit a place, often with a sense of urgency or demand.
A stylized figure quickly running out through an open, brightly lit doorway onto an exterior path.

Examples

¡Sal de mi cuarto ahora mismo!

Get out of my room right now!

Sal con cuidado, el piso está mojado.

Leave carefully, the floor is wet.

Mamá, ¿puedo ir al parque? —Sí, sal, pero vuelve para la cena.

Mom, can I go to the park? —Yes, go out, but come back for dinner.

A Special Command Form

'Sal' is the special, short command form of 'salir' (to leave) that you use when talking to one friend ('tú'). Many common verbs have these short, irregular commands, like 'ven' (come), 'di' (say), and 'haz' (do).

Using the Wrong Command Form

Mistake: “¡Sale de aquí!”

Correction: ¡Sal de aquí! For an informal command to one person, you must use the special short form 'sal'. 'Sale' just means 'he/she leaves'.

vete

BEH-tehˈbe.te

verbA2informal
Use this as a stronger, more forceful command telling one person (tú) to leave a place immediately.
A small, stylized character walking quickly away from the brightly colored red door of a cottage, illustrating the action of leaving.

Examples

¡Vete de aquí ahora mismo!

Get out of here right now!

Mamá, ¿ya me puedo ir? —Sí, vete, pero con cuidado.

Mom, can I go now? —Yes, go on, but be careful.

Si no te gusta el partido, pues vete a casa.

If you don't like the game, well, go home.

Two Words in One: `ve` + `te`

‘Vete’ is actually two small words squished together: ve (the command 'go') and te ('yourself'). In Spanish, when you give a positive command and use a word like 'me', 'you', or 'it', you attach it directly to the end of the verb.

Confusing `ve` (Go) and `vete` (Go away)

Mistake: “To give directions, you might say: 'Cuando llegues a la esquina, vete a la derecha.'”

Correction: The correct way is: 'Cuando llegues a la esquina, ve a la derecha.' Use `ve` for simple directions ('go'). Use `vete` only when you mean 'go away' or 'leave a place'.

salgan

SAHL-gahnˈsal.ɣan

verbA2
This is a command directed at multiple people (ustedes/ellos/ellas) to exit a place, often implying urgency or necessity.
A person stepping through an open, brightly lit blue door, moving from an indoor space to an outdoor garden.

Examples

Es urgente que salgan de la casa antes de las dos.

It is urgent that they leave the house before two.

¡Salgan de mi oficina inmediatamente!

Leave my office immediately! (Formal command to a group)

No creo que salgan con buen tiempo hoy.

I don't think they will go out with good weather today.

Dual Function of 'Salgan'

'Salgan' serves two roles: it is the special verb form (subjunctive) used when expressing wishes or doubt about others, AND it is the formal command for a group ('ustedes').

The 'G' Irregularity

The base verb 'salir' is irregular. Notice how the 'yo' form (salgo) and all the subjunctive forms (salga, salgas, salgan) gain a 'g' sound that isn't present in the infinitive.

Mixing Command Forms

Mistake: “¡Salen de aquí!”

Correction: ¡Salgan de aquí! (If addressing 'ustedes' formally). Remember that commands for 'usted' and 'ustedes' always use the special subjunctive verb form.

salid

sah-LEEDsaˈlið

verbA2informal
This is a more forceful command for a group (vosotros) to exit a place immediately.
A group of people walking together out of a large open doorway into a bright outdoor area.

Examples

¡Salid de aquí ahora mismo!

Leave this place right now!

Salid a jugar al jardín, niños.

Go out and play in the garden, children.

Si hay una emergencia, salid por la puerta principal.

If there is an emergency, leave through the main door.

The 'D' Rule for Spain

To give a command to a group in Spain (the 'vosotros' form), take the base verb 'salir', remove the 'r', and add a 'd'.

Confusing 'Salid' with 'Salen'

Mistake: “Using 'Salen de aquí' to tell a group to leave.”

Correction: Use 'Salid' for a direct command. 'Salen' is just a statement meaning 'They leave'.

baje

BAH-hehˈba.xe

verbA2
This is used when asking or telling someone (usted/él/ella) to get out of a vehicle, often in a polite or subjunctive context.
A simplified person stepping off the last step of a red and yellow bus onto the sidewalk.

Examples

Espero que baje del coche sin problemas.

I hope that he/she gets out of the car without problems. (Subjunctive)

Baje en la próxima parada y camine dos cuadras.

Get off at the next stop and walk two blocks. (Formal command)

Required Preposition

When getting off transportation, always use the preposition 'de' (of/from): 'bajar del bus' (get off the bus).

Confusing 'Off' and 'Down'

Mistake: “Using 'salir' when leaving a bus ('Salir del bus').”

Correction: Use 'bajar del bus' or 'bajarse del bus' (reflexive form) for getting off public transport. 'Salir' usually means leaving a building or room.

salga

SAHL-gahˈsal.ɣa

verbB1
Use this as an urgent command or request for one person (usted/él/ella) to leave a place.
A storybook illustration of a person stepping outside through an open door, symbolizing leaving.

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.

váyase

verbB1formal/impolite
This is an emphatic, often impolite, command for one person (usted) to go away or leave immediately.

Examples

Señor, váyase de aquí inmediatamente.

Sir, go away from here immediately.

iros

ee-rossiˈɾos

verbB1informal/forceful
This is a forceful command telling a group (vosotros) to go away or leave a place, often used in anger.
A group of people walking away from a house toward a path in the distance.

Examples

¡Iros a vuestra habitación ahora mismo!

Go to your room right now (you all)!

Si estáis cansados, iros a dormir.

If you all are tired, go to sleep.

Chicos, iros con cuidado a casa.

Guys, get home safely.

The Rule Breaker

Most 'you all' commands drop the 'd' to add 'os' (like 'lavad' becomes 'lavaos'). 'Iros' is special because it keeps the 'r' to make it easier to say.

You All (Informal)

This word is only used when talking to a group of people you are friendly with (friends, family, kids).

The Old Way

Mistake: “Using 'idos' or 'íos' in modern conversation.”

Correction: Use 'iros'. While 'idos' was technically the rule for a long time, 'iros' is now the officially accepted form by language experts because that's what everyone actually says.

Informal vs. Formal Commands

The biggest confusion for learners is choosing between informal commands (like 'sal', 'vete', 'bájate') and formal/plural commands (like 'salga', 'váyase', 'salgan'). Always consider who you are speaking to: 'tú' forms are for friends and family, while 'usted'/'ustedes' forms are for strangers, elders, or in formal settings.

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