¿puedo ir a tu casa?
The phrase 'can I come to your house' in Spanish is translated as ¿puedo ir a tu casa?
This phrase is used as a request for permission to visit someone at their home.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb used in the phrase is ir, which literally means 'to go'.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers say 'come to your house', Spanish speakers typically use the verb ir (to go) to express the movement toward the listener's location.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the request more formal or polite, change the possessive adjective tu to su, as seen in ¿Puedo ir a su casa?
Did you know?
- The Spanish verb ir is a linguistic mosaic, combining roots from three different Latin verbs: īre, vādere and esse.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to visit a friend's casa without an invitation. A spontaneous visit is often seen as a sign of close friendship rather than an intrusion.
Examples in context
- Sí, puedes venir cuando quieras.Yes, you can come whenever you want.
- Si no te importa, ¿puedo ir a tu casa?If you don't mind, can I come to your house?
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking on the phone.
- SofíaHola Daniel, ¿puedo ir a tu casa?Hi Daniel, can I come to your house?
- DanielSí, claro, puedes venir ahora.Yes, of course, you can come now.
- Sofía¡Genial! Llego en diez minutos.Great! I'll be there in ten minutes.
- DanielPerfecto, te espero aquí.Perfect, I'll wait for you here.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, casa, ir, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
