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How do you say "jump" in Spanish (Latin America)?
saltar
In Spanish (Latin America), "jump" is saltar.
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Pronunciation
The word "saltar" is said sahl-TAHR, roughly, with every syllable given equal, clean weight rather than an English swallow.
Grammar notes
saltar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Los niños saltan sobre el charco.
The children jump over the puddle.
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How to remember saltar
Say "saltar" out loud three times while looking at a real jump or a photo of one; the repetition does more work than any trick.
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Questions about saltar
How do you pronounce saltar?
The word "saltar" is said sahl-TAHR, roughly, with every syllable given equal, clean weight rather than an English swallow.
Is saltar formal or casual?
saltar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is saltar used in Spanish (Latin America)?
saltar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Los niños saltan sobre el charco. (The children jump over the puddle.).
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