Associations to the word «Salto»

Wiktionary

SALTO MORTALE, noun. A dangerous and daring jump with possibly lethal outcome
SALTO MORTALE, noun. (figuratively) a risky, dangerous or crucial step or undertaking

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats