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ir

eeriɾ

“ir” means “to go” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to goA1Verb

moving from one place to another

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to function / to workB1Verb

regarding machines, plans, or health

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to goAlso: to travel

VerbA1irregular ir
General
A child walking along a winding path toward a small house in the distance.
gerundyendo
past Participleido
infinitiveir

📝 In Action

Yo voy al supermercado cada lunes.

A1

I go to the supermarket every Monday.

Mañana vamos a Madrid en tren.

A1

Tomorrow we are going to Madrid by train.

¿Quieres ir al cine con nosotros?

A1

Do you want to go to the movies with us?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • marcharse (to leave)
  • dirigirse (to head towards)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ir a pie – to go on foot
  • ir en coche – to go by car
  • ir de compras – to go shopping

Idioms & Expressions

  • ir al grano – to get to the point

to function / to workAlso: to go (well/badly)

VerbB1irregular ir
A bright yellow lightbulb glowing brightly against a soft blue background.
gerundyendo
past Participleido
infinitiveir

📝 In Action

Mi ordenador no va muy bien hoy.

B1

My computer isn't working very well today.

¿Cómo te va el nuevo trabajo?

B1

How is the new job going for you?

Todo va según el plan.

B1

Everything is going according to the plan.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • ir bien – to go well
  • ir sobre ruedas – to go smoothly (on wheels)

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yofuera
túfueras
él/ella/ustedfuera
nosotrosfuéramos
vosotrosfuerais
ellos/ellas/ustedesfueran

Present Subjunctive

yovaya
túvayas
él/ella/ustedvaya
nosotrosvayamos
vosotrosvayáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesvayan

Indicative

Preterite

yofui
túfuiste
él/ella/ustedfue
nosotrosfuimos
vosotrosfuisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesfueron

Imperfect

yoiba
túibas
él/ella/ustediba
nosotrosíbamos
vosotrosibais
ellos/ellas/ustedesiban

Present

yovoy
túvas
él/ella/ustedva
nosotrosvamos
vosotrosvais
ellos/ellas/ustedesvan
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🔀 Commonly Confused With

Often confused with irseverbs
Often confused with venirverbs

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Words that translate to "ir" in Spanish:

goto goto leaveto moveto travel

🗣️ Practice in a Tongue Twister

Fui a la feria a por fresas.Por la puerta va Pedro.Vaca, veinte vacas van.

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ir

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'I am going to the park'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
ida(departure/outward journey) — Noun
ido(gone / (slang) crazy) — Adjective
salida(exit) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
vivirdecirsalir
📚 Etymology

From the Latin verb 'ire'. Interestingly, its modern Spanish forms are a mix of three different Latin verbs, which is why it changes so much (voy, fui, iba).

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: andareFrench: aller

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'ir' so irregular?

Spanish 'ir' is a 'Frankenstein verb'. It took its present forms (voy) from one Latin verb, its past forms (fui) from another, and its imperfect forms (iba) from a third!

What is the difference between 'ir' and 'irse'?

'Ir' means to go to a destination. 'Irse' focuses on the act of leaving or moving away from where you are.

Is 've' the command for 'ir' or 'ver'?

It is actually both! In the 'tú' form, 've' can mean 'Go!' or 'See!' depending on the context.