This is the 5394th most frequent Portuguese word.
salta
"Salta" means "jumps" or "leaps" in English.
Here, 'salta' is used as a verb expressing the act of jumping physically.
Ela salta para escapar da poça.
She jumps over to escape the puddle.
Here, 'salta' indicates the ability or action of jumping as performed by the athlete.
A atleta salta altas distâncias.
The athlete jumps high distances.
Here, 'salta' describes the bird's movement using jumps between branches.