Meaning
jump, leap
- jump, leap, spring, bound
- change, jump, leap, rise, drop
- short call, short distance, hop
- drop, fall
In a sentence
Che bel salto hai fatto dal muretto!
What a nice jump you made from the wall!
Faccio un salto al supermercato e torno.
I’m making a quick trip to the supermarket and coming back.
Oggi la temperatura ha fatto un salto improvviso.
Today the temperature made a sudden jump.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| salto | masculine · singular |
| salti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a physical jump, salto is common; balzo sounds more sudden or forceful, and salto mortale specifically means a somersault.
- In figurative use, fare un salto often means 'drop by briefly,' not literally jump. Context matters.
- Use fare un salto for a quick visit or short trip; learners often overuse andare for this idiomatic meaning.