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"I'm going to work" in Spanish: voy al trabajo
voy al trabajo
I'm going to work is voy al trabajo. Say Voy al trabajo when you leave. Add ya: Ya voy al trabajo.
Morning door
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How to pronounce voy al trabajo
Say it
voy ahl trah-BAH-hoh
/boi al tɾaˈβa.xo/
voy ahl trah-BAH-hoh. Soft j like h. Stress BAH.
"I'm going to work" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| voy al trabajo | I'm going to work Main leave line. | Main leave line. |
| ya voy al trabajo | I'm heading to work now Adds urgency. | Adds urgency. |
| me voy al trabajo | I'm leaving for work Emphasizes leaving. | Emphasizes leaving. |
| voy a la oficina | I'm going to the office Office-specific neighbor. | Office-specific neighbor. |
How to use voy al trabajo in real life
- 1Morning door
Chao, voy al trabajo.
Bye, I'm going to work.
Full voy al trabajo.
- 2Text update
Voy al trabajo. Llego tarde.
I'm going to work. I'll be late.
Status with voy al trabajo.
- 3Roommate chat
Hoy voy al trabajo en bus.
Today I'm going to work by bus.
Transport + voy al trabajo.
Mistakes English speakers make with voy al trabajo
Incorrect: Voy a el trabajo.
Correct: Voy al trabajo.
A + el contracts to al in voy al trabajo.
Incorrect: I'm going to work.
Correct: Voy al trabajo.
Use the Spanish headword.
Good to know
Voy al trabajo is everyday leave talk across Latin America. Friends may answer que te vaya bien. Oficina fits desk jobs; trabajo is the general place.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving the apartment
ChatPal
Voy al trabajo. ¿Necesitas algo?
I'm going to work. Need anything?
You
No. ¿También voy al trabajo contigo?
No. Am I going to work with you too?
ChatPal
A las ocho.
At eight.
You
Que te vaya bien.
Have a good one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm going to work" in Spanish
How do you say I'm going to work?
Voy al trabajo.
Why al not a el?
A + el becomes al in voy al trabajo.
How do you pronounce trabajo?
trah-BAH-hoh. Soft j like h.
Is this formal?
Neutral everyday—fine with family and coworkers.
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