ir
“ir” means “to go” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to go
Also: to travel
📝 In Action
Yo voy al supermercado cada lunes.
A1I go to the supermarket every Monday.
Mañana vamos a Madrid en tren.
A1Tomorrow we are going to Madrid by train.
¿Quieres ir al cine con nosotros?
A1Do you want to go to the movies with us?
to function / to work
Also: to go (well/badly)
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Mi ordenador no va muy bien hoy.
B1My computer isn't working very well today.
¿Cómo te va el nuevo trabajo?
B1How is the new job going for you?
Todo va según el plan.
B1Everything is going according to the plan.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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📚 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)
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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.