vayas
“vayas” means “you go” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you go
Also: you may go, you'll go
📝 In Action
Espero que vayas a la fiesta.
A2I hope that you go to the party.
Cuando vayas a México, visita las pirámides.
B1When you go to Mexico, visit the pyramids.
Es importante que vayas al médico.
B1It's important that you go to the doctor.
Dudo que vayas a terminar todo hoy.
B2I doubt that you are going to finish everything today.
don't go
📝 In Action
¡No vayas tan rápido!
A2Don't go so fast!
Por favor, no te vayas todavía.
A2Please, don't go yet.
No vayas por esa calle, es peligrosa.
B1Don't go down that street, it's dangerous.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: vayas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'vayas' correctly to express a wish or hope?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb 'vadere', which meant 'to go' or 'to advance'. This is why the subjunctive and some command forms of 'ir' look so different from the infinitive.
First recorded: Forms related to 'vadere' have been part of Spanish since its earliest stages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'vayas' look so different from 'ir'?
It's because 'ir' is a very irregular verb. It actually borrows forms from three different Latin verbs! 'Vayas' comes from the Latin verb 'vadere' (to advance), which is why it doesn't look like 'ir' or other forms like 'fui'.
When do I use 'vayas' and when do I use 'vas'?
Use 'vas' for facts or things that are definitely happening now: 'Tú vas a la tienda' (You are going to the store). Use 'vayas' for non-facts like wishes, doubts, suggestions, or negative commands: 'Quiero que vayas' (I want you to go) or '¡No vayas!' (Don't go!).
Is 'vayas' formal or informal?
It's the form for 'tú', which is the informal 'you' used with friends, family, and people your age. For the formal 'you' (usted), you would use 'vaya'.