Spanish Phrase
A veces salgo a correr.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Sometimes I go out for a run.’ It combines an adverb of frequency with a purpose clause. The verb ‘salir’ is used instead of ‘ir’ because you are leaving a place (home, office) specifically to do an activity. The phrase is neutral and works in both formal and informal contexts.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to talk about your jogging habit in a casual conversation, a fitness class, or when a friend asks about your free‑time activities. It’s perfect for describing an occasional routine rather than a daily one.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Avecessalgoacorrer.
A veces (adverb of frequency)
‘A veces’ means ‘sometimes’ and is used to express occasional actions. It usually appears at the beginning of the sentence.
salgo (present of salir)
‘salgo’ is the first‑person singular present of ‘salir’, meaning ‘I go out/leave’. It is conjugated regularly: salgo, sales, sale…
a + infinitive
The preposition ‘a’ introduces an infinitive to indicate purpose: ‘salgo a correr’ = ‘I go out to run’.
correr (infinitive)
‘correr’ is the infinitive form of the verb ‘to run’. In this construction it expresses the activity you are going out for.
🗨In Conversation
A veces salgo a correr.
Sometimes I go out for a run.
¿A qué hora sueles hacerlo?
What time do you usually do it?
✕Common Mistakes
A veces salgo correr.
‘veces’ must be preceded by the preposition ‘a’; saying ‘A veces’ is the correct idiom.
A veces voy a correr.
‘Voy a correr’ means ‘I am going to run (right now)’, not ‘I go out to run as a habit.’
↔Alternatives
A veces corro.
I sometimes run.
De vez en cuando salgo a correr.
Every now and then I go out to run.
En ocasiones me gusta salir a correr.
On some occasions I like to go out running.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries jogging is a popular morning activity, especially in parks and along waterfronts. Saying ‘salir a correr’ sounds natural year‑round, but in hot climates people often prefer early‑morning or evening runs to avoid the heat. Remember that ‘correr’ can also refer to ‘running’ in a broader sense, like running for a bus, so context matters.