La salida
Example: La salida del tren es a las cinco de la tarde.
Definition
"La salida" refers to the act or instance of leaving or going out from a place. It can also mean the point or moment when something begins to move or depart, such as in the phrase 'La salida del tren es a las cinco de la tarde,' meaning the train's departure is at five in the afternoon.
Etymology
The term "la salida" comes from the Spanish verb 'salir,' meaning 'to go out' or 'to leave.' The suffix '-ida' forms a noun indicating the action or result of the verb. Did you know? The root 'sal-' traces back to Latin 'salire,' meaning 'to jump' or 'to leap,' implying movement outward.
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"La salida" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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