Learn Spanish (Latin America): Sal de la cocina y ven acá. - Leave the kitchen and come over here.

Sal de la cocina y ven acá.

Leave the kitchen and come over here.

Breakdown of Sal de la cocina y ven acá.

Questions & Answers about Sal de la cocina y ven acá.

Why is the command sal instead of sale?

Sal is the irregular informal command (the affirmative tú imperative) for the verb salir (to leave). While most verbs form this command by just using their regular él/ella present tense form, salir is one of eight highly irregular, short command words that you just have to memorize.

Why do we need the word de after sal?

In Spanish, the verb salir means "to leave" in the sense of physically exiting or going out. Whenever you state the specific place you are leaving, you must follow the verb with the preposition de (from). Think of sal de la cocina as literally saying "go out from the kitchen."

Which verb does the command ven come from?

Ven is the irregular affirmative tú command for venir (to come). Just like sal, it's a short, special form used to give an order to someone you would address as tú.

Could I use aquí instead of acá?

Yes, both acá and aquí mean "here," and both would be understood perfectly. However, acá is very common in Latin America when paired with verbs of motion, like coming toward a destination. In this sentence, it translates nicely to "over here."