irme
“irme” means “to leave” in Spanish (departing from a place).
to leave, to go away
Also: to be off
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Tengo que irme ahora.
A1I have to leave now.
No quiero irme todavía.
A2I don't want to leave yet.
Decidí irme de la fiesta temprano.
B1I decided to leave the party early.
Para no llegar tarde, es mejor irme ya.
B2In order not to be late, it's better for me to leave now.
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Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly says 'I want to leave at ten'?
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This word is a combination of two parts: the verb 'ir' from Latin 'īre' (meaning 'to go'), and the pronoun 'me' from Latin 'mē'. In Spanish, adding a pronoun like 'me', 'te', or 'se' to 'ir' changes the meaning from simply 'going' to 'leaving' or 'departing'.
First recorded: The verb 'ir' is ancient, existing in Latin. Its use as 'irse' to mean 'to leave' developed within Romance languages as they evolved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'me voy' and 'salgo'?
They are very similar! 'Me voy' means 'I'm leaving' and emphasizes your departure from a place. 'Salgo' means 'I'm going out' or 'I'm exiting.' You could say 'Salgo de la casa' (I'm leaving the house) or 'Me voy de la casa' (I'm leaving the house). 'Me voy' often feels a bit more general or final.
Why do you say 'vámonos' instead of 'nos vamos' for 'let's go'?
'Vámonos' is the command form for 'we'. It's a direct suggestion: 'Let's leave now!' 'Nos vamos' is a simple statement: 'We are leaving.' Both are very common, but 'vámonos' has a bit more energy and urgency, like an invitation to leave together.