voy
“voy” means “I go” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I go, I'm going
📝 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.
📝 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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: voy
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'voy' to talk about a future plan?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'vādō', which means 'I go' or 'I walk'. It's from a completely different verb than the rest of the forms of 'ir', which is why it looks so different!
First recorded: Before the 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.