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How do you say "jump" in Spanish?
saltar
In Spanish, "jump" is saltar.
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Pronunciation
Say sahl-TAR, stress on the last syllable, with a tapped r closing the word.
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
Saltar is short and springy sounding, matching the quick motion of a jump.
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Questions about saltar
How do you pronounce saltar?
Say sahl-TAR, stress on the last syllable, with a tapped r closing the word.
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?
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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