váyanse
VYE-ahn-seh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ya es tarde. Recojan sus cosas y váyanse a casa.
A2It's already late. Gather your things and go home.
Si no quieren participar en la reunión, váyanse ahora mismo.
B1If you don't want to participate in the meeting, leave right now.
El guardia gritó a la multitud: '¡Váyanse de la zona restringida!'
B2The guard shouted at the crowd: 'Get out of the restricted area!'
💡 Grammar Points
A Command for 'You All'
This word is a command telling 'you all' (ustedes) to leave. It is built from the verb form vayan (the command for 'ustedes') and the reflexive pronoun se.
Why the Accent Mark?
When we attach pronouns (se) to an affirmative command, we must add an accent mark to the verb form (vayan → váyanse) to keep the stress on the original syllable, making it sound correct.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Vayan and Váyanse
Mistake: "Using 'Vayan' when you mean 'Váyanse.'"
Correction: 'Vayan' means 'they go' or 'they may go.' You must include the attached *se* (váyanse) to give the command 'Go away!' because the base verb is *irse* (to go away), not *ir* (to go).
⭐ Usage Tips
Tone and Directness
Because it is a direct command, váyanse can sound forceful or rude, similar to 'Get out!' Use a softer phrase like 'Pueden irse ya' (You can leave now) if you want to be polite.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: váyanse
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences uses the correct tone for '¡Váyanse!'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between *vayan* and *váyanse*?
*Vayan* is the base verb form meaning 'they go' (or 'they may go'). *Váyanse* is the command form derived from the reflexive verb *irse* (to go away/to leave), meaning 'Go away, all of you.' You must include the attached *se* to give the command to leave.
How do I make the command 'váyanse' polite?
To be polite, avoid the direct command. Instead, use phrases like 'Les pido que se retiren' (I ask you all to leave) or 'Si gustan, pueden irse' (If you like, you can leave).