vas
“vas” means “you go” in Spanish (speaking to one person informally (tú)).
you go
Also: you are going
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¿Adónde vas ahora?
A1Where are you going now?
Vas a llegar tarde si no te apuras.
A1You are going to be late if you don't hurry.
Veo que vas al gimnasio todos los días.
A2I see that you go to the gym every day.
¿Cómo vas con el proyecto?
B1How are you doing with the project?
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "vas" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly uses 'vas' to talk about a future plan?
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'Vas' comes from the verb 'ir' (to go), which has a fascinating history. It's a special 'suppletive' verb, which is a fancy way of saying it borrows parts from different words. Its forms come from three different Latin verbs: 'ire' (to go), 'vadere' (to walk, to advance), and 'esse' (to be). 'Vas' specifically comes from the Latin 'vadis', which meant 'you walk' or 'you go'.
First recorded: Ancient, derived from Latin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'vas' so different from its base form 'ir'?
It's because 'ir' is a special kind of verb called 'suppletive.' Think of it as a team of verbs! It borrowed its forms from three different Latin verbs over time. 'Vas' comes from the Latin verb 'vadere' (to walk), while other forms like 'fui' (I went) come from a different verb entirely.
Do I need to say 'tú vas' or is just 'vas' okay?
Just 'vas' is perfect most of the time! The '-as' ending on 'vas' already clearly tells the listener you're talking to 'tú'. You would only add 'tú' for emphasis, like if you were surprised: '¿Vas TÚ a la fiesta?' (YOU are going to the party?!).