voy
/boy/
Just like this person is moving towards a destination, 'voy' tells someone where you are going right now.
voy (Verb)
📝 In Action
Voy al supermercado. ¿Necesitas algo?
A1I'm going to the supermarket. Do you need anything?
Todos los días voy al gimnasio por la mañana.
A1Every day I go to the gym in the morning.
Si no te importa, voy contigo.
A2If you don't mind, I'll go with you.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
💡 Grammar Points
A Very Special Verb
'Voy' is the 'I' form of the verb 'ir' (to go). It looks very different from 'ir', so you just have to remember that when you want to say 'I go', you say 'voy'.
Use 'a' for Your Destination
To say where you are going, use the little word 'a' after 'voy'. For example: 'Voy a la escuela' (I'm going to the school).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting its Irregular Form
Mistake: "Yo iro al mercado."
Correction: Yo voy al mercado. The verb 'ir' is very irregular, and its 'I' form is always 'voy'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing 'I'm leaving'
If you want to say 'I'm leaving' from a place, you can say 'Me voy'. The 'me' adds the feeling of departing. For example, 'Bueno, me voy.' (Okay, I'm leaving.)
'Voy a...' acts like a pointer to a future plan, showing what you are going to do next.
voy (Verb (in a future tense phrase))
📝 In Action
Voy a comer una manzana.
A1I'm going to eat an apple.
Esta tarde voy a hacer mis deberes.
A1This afternoon I'm going to do my homework.
Voy a llamarte cuando llegue a casa.
A2I'm going to call you when I get home.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Going To' Future Recipe
To talk about your plans, use this easy formula: voy + a + an action verb. For example, 'Voy a leer' (I'm going to read).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'a'
Mistake: "Voy estudiar más tarde."
Correction: Voy a estudiar más tarde. Always remember to put the little word 'a' between 'voy' and the action you're planning to do.
⭐ Usage Tips
Your Go-To Future Tense
In daily chats, people use 'voy a...' much more often than the formal future tense ('estudiaré'). It sounds more natural and immediate.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: voy
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'voy' to talk about a future plan?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'voy' so different from its main verb 'ir'?
It's a historical quirk! Spanish borrowed forms from three different Latin verbs to create the verb 'ir'. 'Voy' comes from 'vādere' (to go), while other forms like 'fui' (I went) come from 'esse' (to be). It's strange, but very common!
What's the difference between 'Voy a la tienda' and 'Me voy de la tienda'?
'Voy a la tienda' means 'I'm going to the store' (describing your destination). 'Me voy de la tienda' means 'I'm leaving the store' (describing your departure from a place). Adding 'me' often adds the sense of 'leaving'.