el salto

the jump

Example Sentence

Su salto fue alto y muy seguro.

His jump was high and very safe.

Meaning

El salto means a jump, either the action or the jump itself. It is useful in sports like basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics.

Common Phrases

  • dar un salto — to take a jump
  • un salto alto — a high jump

Example

Su salto fue alto y muy seguro.

His jump was high and very safe.

Common Mistake

Confusing the verb and the noun: el salto is the noun, while saltar is the verb; avoid mi saltar.