saltar
Pronunciation
/saltˈaɾ/

Definition & Meaning of "saltar"in Spanish

saltar
[past form: salté][present form: salto]
01

jump

elevarse del suelo con impulso para moverse hacia arriba o hacia adelante
saltar definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
1st person singular
salto
3rd person singular
salta
Present participle
saltando
Past simple
salté
Past participle
saltado
Examples
El gato saltó del sofá al suelo.
The cat jumped from the sofa to the floor.
02

break (a rule or law)

no respetar una regla o ley intencionalmente
saltar definition and meaning
Examples
Se saltaron la ley y ahora tienen problemas.
They broke the law and now they have problems.
03

flare, fly off the handle

reaccionar con ira repentina y violenta, especialmente ante una provocación
Examples
Si le dices eso, va a saltar.
If you tell him that, he's going to flare.
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

App Store