What is the Spanish word for "leap"?

Learn how to say "leap" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

leap

Spanish

salto

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Alternative translations of "leap"

brinco
salto mortal
salto de longitud
salto de altura

Examples of how to use "leap" in Spanish

English
With one great leap he crossed the stream.
Spanish
Con un gran salto cruzó el arroyo.
English
She made a brave leap over the puddle.
Spanish
Ella dio un valiente salto sobre el charco.
English
The frog's leap surprised the small child.
Spanish
El salto de la rana sorprendió al niño pequeño.
English
He felt a leap of joy inside.
Spanish
Sintió una alegría enorme por dentro.
English
That idea represents a big leap forward.
Spanish
Esa idea representa un gran avance.

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With one great leap he crossed the stream.

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