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"Salida" is a form of "salida", a noun which is often translated as "exit". "Ramal" is a noun which is often translated as "branch". Learn more about the difference between "salida" and "ramal" below.
la salida(
sah
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lee
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (way out)
a. exit
Una salida de emergencia facilita la rápida evacuación del edificio.An emergency exit provides a faster evacuation of the building.
a. departure
La salida del tren está programada para las 11 am.The departure of the train is scheduled at 11 am.
3. (solution)
4. (computing)
a. output
El principal dispositivo de salida de un ordenador es su monitor.The main output device of a computer is its monitor.
5. (sport)
a. start
Las luces rojas se usan para dar la señal de salida de la carrera.Red lights are used to signal the start of the race.
6. (excursion)
a. trip
Esta es nuestra primera salida desde que nació nuestro hijo.This is our first trip since our son was born.
7. (appearance)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me encanta observar la salida de las estrellas en una noche despejada.I love watching the stars come out on a clear night.
Esa salida del sol que vimos en Grecia fue la más hermosa que he visto en mi vida.That sunrise that we saw in Greece was the most beautiful I have ever seen.
8. (colloquial) (witticism)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Siempre nos partimos de risa con las salidas de Samu.Samu always cracks up with the hilarious things he says.
Tiene unas salidas muy graciosas.She comes out with some really funny things.
el ramal(
rrah
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mahl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (geography)
a. branch
La isla Margarita pertenece a un ramal de la Cordillera de la Costa.Margarita Island forms part of a branch of the coastal ridge.
2. (transport)
a. branch (of a road)
La Ruta Nacional 7 es un ramal de la Carretera Panamericana.Route 7 is a branch of the Panamerican Highway.
b. branch line (of a railroad)
Van a construir un nuevo ramal para conectar más ciudades.A new branch line will be built to connect more towns.
