-ir verb irregular · go-verb Beginner

salir — Preterite (Pretérito)

to go out / to leave

The preterite conjugation of salir (irregular go-verb, ranked #27). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.

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Pronoun Preterite conjugation
yo salí
saliste
él/ella/Ud. salió
nosotros salimos
vosotros salisteis
ellos/ellas/Uds. salieron

* Red forms deviate from the regular -ir preterite pattern.

Example sentence

Nosotros salimos juntos.

We go out together.

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