saltō — meaning in English

English meaning

• dance verb To move the body in a rhythmic way, usually in time with music.
• jump verb To push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.

Senses

saltō is used for these senses in English:

• dance (intransitive) To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
• jump (intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

dance — full definition

1. verb To move the body in a rhythmic way, usually in time with music.
2. verb To move lightly and quickly, in a way that resembles dancing.
3. noun A form of movement performed to music, or an event where people dance together.

jump — full definition

1. verb To push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.
2. verb To increase suddenly and sharply.
3. verb To react with a sudden, involuntary start, usually from fright or surprise.
4. noun An act of jumping, or a sudden increase.

Related Latin words