vais
VAH-eess
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿A dónde vais de vacaciones este año?
A1Where are you (all) going for vacation this year?
Vosotros vais al cine, ¿verdad?
A1You guys are going to the cinema, right?
Si vais a la tienda, comprad leche.
A2If you (all) go to the store, buy milk.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Vosotros' Form
This word is exclusively used when speaking to 'vosotros' (plural 'you,' used informally). This form is standard in Spain but generally replaced by 'ustedes' in Latin America.
Forming the Immediate Future
You can express immediate future plans by saying 'vais a' followed by another verb: 'Vais a comer ahora' (You are going to eat now).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing the Pronoun
Mistake: "Vosotros van"
Correction: Vosotros vais. The ending '-ais' must match the 'vosotros' subject.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Awareness
If you are speaking to multiple people in Latin America, use 'ustedes van' instead of 'vosotros vais'. Using 'vais' outside of Spain sounds unnatural there.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vais
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Mexico and want to ask a group of friends where they are going, which word should you use instead of 'vais'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vais' formal or informal?
'Vais' is the informal way to address a group of people (like 'you guys' or 'y'all'). In Spain, you would use it with friends or family. For formal situations, you would always use 'ustedes van'.
Why is the imperative form 'id' and not 'vais'?
The command form (imperative) for 'vosotros' is often very different from the present tense form. For *ir*, the command is 'id' ('Go!' to a group), while 'vais' is only used for stating a fact ('You go').