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How do you say "to leave" in Mexican Spanish?
salir
In Mexican Spanish, "to leave" is salir.
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Pronunciation
sah-LEER. Two syllables, stress the last.
Grammar notes
Regular -ir verb. Plural: salen. Past: salí, salió. Also means 'to go out' or 'to exit' depending on context.
Example sentence
Salgo de la casa a las ocho de la mañana.
I leave the house at eight in the morning.
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How to remember salir
Salir contains 'sala' (room or hall). You leave a room or hall by exiting it.
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Questions about salir
How do you say "to leave" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to leave" is salir. It is a noun.
How is salir written in Mexican Spanish?
salir is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is salir used in a sentence?
Use salir as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Salgo de la casa a las ocho de la mañana. (I leave the house at eight in the morning.).
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