vete de aquí
/bete de aki/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'go away from here' is translated into Spanish as vete de aquí.
Depending on your tone and the situation, you might use different variations. For example, Lárgate is a direct way to tell someone to leave when you are annoyed or irritated.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vete de aquí literally means 'go yourself from here'. It is composed of the reflexive verb irse (to go away/leave) in the imperative form vete, the preposition de (from) and the adverb aquí (here).
Which one should you use?
While vete de aquí addresses a single person, you should use vayan de aquí when you are addressing more than one person.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, Váyase de acá is used instead of Váyase de aquí.
Did you know?
- In some regions, vete can be used sarcastically to express disbelief, similar to saying 'get out of here' when someone tells a surprising story.
- The command vete is specifically for someone you are addressing as 'tú', so using it with a stranger or a boss would be considered quite rude.
- The word vete comes from the reflexive verb irse, which distinguishes the act of 'leaving' a place from the act of 'going' to a destination.
Examples in context
- Por favor, váyase de aquí, necesito trabajar en privadoPlease, go away from here, I need to work privately
- Vete de aquí, estás molestandoGo away from here, you're bothering me
- Vete de aquí ahora mismo.Go away from here right now.
- No quiero verte, vete de aquí.I don't want to see you, go away from here.
- ¡Vete de aquí si no vas a ayudar!Go away from here if you are not going to help!
Example conversation
María is angry because Mateo is bothering her during her work.
- MaríaMateo, estoy muy ocupada.Mateo, I am very busy.
- MateoSolo quería hablar un poco contigo.I only wanted to talk to you a little bit.
- María¡Vete de aquí, por favor!Go away from here, please!
- MateoEstá bien, me voy.Okay, I'm leaving.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
