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masculine

/ˈsalto/

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Translation

jump, leap

Word origin

From Latin saltus ('a leap'), from salire ('to jump, leap').

Origin
Latin
Root
saltus
English cognates
salient, assault

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsaltos

Examples

charco.

He took a huge jump to cross the puddle.

.

The cat got off the table in one leap.

gran calidad.

This team has made a great leap in quality.

¡ !

What a high jump the athlete has made!

.

The waterfall was beautiful at dusk.

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This word is part of lesson 41.