ve
/beh/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ve a la tienda y compra leche.
A1Go to the store and buy milk.
Si no te sientes bien, ve al doctor.
A2If you don't feel well, go to the doctor.
Ve con cuidado, el piso está mojado.
B1Go carefully, the floor is wet.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Command Form
This 've' is the special command form of 'ir' (to go) that you use with 'tú' (you, informal). Think of it as a quick, direct way to tell a friend to go somewhere.
Formal vs. Informal Commands
To tell a friend to go, you say '¡Ve!'. To tell someone you don't know well or want to show respect to, you use a different form: '¡Vaya!'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 've' with 'ves'
Mistake: "¡Ves a la escuela!"
Correction: ¡Ve a la escuela! — To give a command to 'go', you need 've'. The word 'ves' means 'you see' and comes from a different verb.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Direction
'Ve' is almost always followed by a word that gives direction, like 'a' (to), 'hacia' (toward), or 'por' (through/for). For example: 'Ve a la casa' (Go to the house).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ve
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 've' to mean 'go'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 've' means 'go' or 'sees'?
It's all about context! If the sentence is a command telling someone to do something, 've' means 'go'. (Example: '¡Ve más rápido!' - Go faster!). If the sentence is a statement describing what someone (he, she, or a formal you) is seeing or watching, it means 'sees' or 'watches'. (Example: 'Él ve un pájaro.' - He sees a bird.)
Why is the command for 'ir' so short? I thought commands were different.
You're right, many commands are different! But 'ir' is a super common and highly irregular verb. It has a few very short, special forms you just have to memorize. 'Ve' is one of them, and it's used for telling a friend ('tú') to go.