¡Barcelona, allá voy!
/baɾθeˈlona aˈʝa ˈboi/word by word
The English phrase 'barcelona, here I come!' is translated into Spanish as ¡Barcelona, allá voy!
¡Barcelona, allá voy! is an enthusiastic and informal expression used by someone who is about to travel to or is currently arriving in Barcelona.
What does it mean word for word?
The component allá voy literally translates to 'there I go', which is used to express the sentiment of 'here I come' in English.
Which one should you use?
While ¡Barcelona, aquí voy! (Barcelona, here I go) is grammatically possible, the idiom allá voy is the standard way to express excitement about heading toward a destination.
How does it change in a sentence?
In written Spanish, you must include the exclamation marks at both the beginning and the end of the phrase to denote the enthusiastic tone.
How do you pronounce it?
/baɾθeˈlona aˈʝa ˈboi/
Did you know?
- While Barcelona is used in Spanish, the city's own official language is Catalan, where the name is pronounced differently and has its own distinct grammar.
- Despite the meaning 'here I come', the Spanish allá specifically points 'away' from the speaker, meaning you are mentally placing yourself at the destination before you arrive.
- In some Latin American countries, allá voy can be used as a playful warning to a friend, meaning 'I am coming to get you' rather than just arriving at a city.
Examples in context
- Tengo mi maleta lista, ¡Barcelona, allá voy!My suitcase is ready, Barcelona, here I come!
Example conversation
Daniel is at the airport preparing to board his flight.
- Daniel¡Barcelona, allá voy!Barcelona, here I come!
- María¡Qué envidia, Daniel, disfruta mucho!I'm so jealous, Daniel, enjoy it a lot!
- DanielGracias, María, te contaré todo al volver.Thanks, María, I'll tell you everything when I get back.
- María¡Buen viaje!Have a good trip!
