Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to go" in Spanish: ir
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To go in Spanish is ir. Key forms are voy, vas, and va. Learners also build near-future plans with ir a + infinitive: Voy a comer.
Making plans
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How to pronounce ir
Say it
eer / boy / VAH-mohs
/ˈiɾ/
Ir is eer. Voy sounds like boy. Vamos is VAH-mohs.
"to go" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ir | to go Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| voy | I go / I'm going Present and near-future helper. | Present and near-future helper. |
| vas / va | you go / he-she goes Everyday movement. | Everyday movement. |
| vamos / van | we go / they go Vamos also means let's go. | Vamos also means let's go. |
| ir a + infinitive | going to (do) Near future: Voy a estudiar. | Near future: Voy a estudiar. |
How to use ir in real life
- 1Making plans
Voy al mercado después del almuerzo.
I'm going to the market after lunch.
Voy al + place is a core pattern.
- 2Asking a friend
¿Quieres ir conmigo al cine?
Do you want to go with me to the movies?
Ir stays in the infinitive after quieres.
- 3Leaving a party
Ya me voy. Mañana vamos otra vez.
I'm leaving now. Tomorrow we go again.
Voy and vamos are everyday ir forms.
Mistakes English speakers make with ir
Incorrect: Yo ir a casa.
Correct: Yo voy a casa.
Conjugate ir: yo voy.
Incorrect: Voy de la tienda.
Correct: Voy a la tienda.
Direction uses a: voy a…
Good to know
Latin American speakers use vamos constantly for let's go. Ir a + infinitive is the friendly near-future that beginners hear all day.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding where to eat after class
ChatPal
¿Vamos por tacos ahora?
Shall we go for tacos now?
You
Sí. Yo voy contigo.
Yes. I'm going with you.
ChatPal
Perfecto. ¿Vas a pie o en bus?
Perfect. Are you going on foot or by bus?
You
A pie. Quiero ir despacio hoy.
On foot. I want to go slowly today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to go" in Spanish
What are the main present forms of ir?
Voy, vas, va, vamos, van.
How do I say I'm going to study?
Voy a estudiar. Ir a + infinitive shows near future.
Does vamos mean we go or let's go?
Both. Tone and context decide.
How do you pronounce voy?
Like English boy. One clear syllable.
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