saltar
to jump, to leap
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/saɫˈtaɾ/
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Cultural Note
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'pular' is more commonly used than 'saltar' for jumping, while 'saltar' is the standard in Portugal. 'Saltar à vista' means to be obvious, and 'saltar de alegria' means to jump for joy.
📝 Example Sentences
As crianças saltam na cama.
The children jump on the bed.
O gato saltou do muro.
The cat jumped from the wall.