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Old February 27, 2010, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by cmon View Post
Why is there a de after salir in this sentence?

Eran las doce y media cuando los recién casados decidieron salir de luna de miel.
It was twelve-thirty when the newlyweds decided to leave on their honeymoon.

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Originally Posted by chileno View Post
Correct.

I am not sure what you are asking.
She (?) is asking a good question. Why salir de ? I think the answer is that "on honeymoon" is translated as de luna de miel, and the de is part of that expression, not a preposition demanded by salir.
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