Vete
direct, Mexico
The plain command for go away is Vete. Lárgate is much rougher, and Déjame en paz means leave me alone.
Meaning: telling someone to leave (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Vete | direct, Mexico |
| Lárgate | rude |
| Déjame en paz | everyday |
Déjame en paz is the phrase you will hear most in everyday arguments and it is strong but not vulgar.
Which one should you use?
Vete can also be playful between friends, especially with a laugh, while Lárgate always sounds angry.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With an unfamiliar adult, use a polite Por favor, retírese. Telling people Lárgate in Mexico can start a fight.
Did you know?
- Mexican Spanish also has Ya vete, where ya adds impatience, so it sounds like "go on, get lost".
Examples in context
- Vete, quiero estar solo.Go away, I want to be alone.
- Déjame en paz, por favor.Leave me alone, please.
- Por favor, retírese de la puerta.Please step away from the door.
Example conversation
Siblings Andrés and Paty argue over a video game in Monterrey.
- AndrésPaty, vete de mi cuarto.Paty, get out of my room.
- PatySolo quiero ver el juego.I only want to watch the game.
- AndrésDéjame en paz, estoy estudiando.Leave me alone, I am studying.
