vete
“vete” means “go away” in Spanish (Telling someone to leave).
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¡Vete de aquí ahora mismo!
A2Get out of here right now!
Mamá, ¿ya me puedo ir? —Sí, vete, pero con cuidado.
A2Mom, can I go now? —Yes, go on, but be careful.
Si no te gusta el partido, pues vete a casa.
B1If you don't like the game, well, go home.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
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imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
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imperfect
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Which sentence correctly tells someone to leave your room?
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📚 Etymology▼
‘Vete’ is a combination of two words from Latin. The first part, 've', comes from `ī`, the command form of the Latin verb `īre` ('to go'). The second part, 'te', comes directly from the Latin `tē`, meaning 'you' or 'yourself'. So, it literally means 'Go yourself!' or 'Move yourself along!'
First recorded: This combined command form has been a natural part of spoken Spanish for centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vete' a rude word?
It can be, but it all depends on the situation and your tone of voice. It can be a harsh 'Get out!' or a gentle and friendly 'Go on, it's okay.' Among friends and family, it's very common and not usually considered rude.
What's the difference between 'vete' and 'sal'?
`Vete` means 'go away' or 'leave' a general area. `Sal` (from the verb `salir`) specifically means 'exit' or 'go out of' an enclosed space, like a room or a building. You could say '¡Sal de mi casa!' or '¡Vete de mi casa!' and they would mean almost the same thing.
How do I say 'vete' to a group of people, or to someone formally?
For a group of friends (in Spain), you'd say 'idos'. For a formal situation (addressing an 'usted') you'd say 'váyase'. For a group in a formal situation or in Latin America (addressing 'ustedes'), you'd say 'váyanse'.