lárgate
informal, rude
The strong, informal way to say "go away" is lárgate. Vete is the plain command and déjame en paz means "leave me alone".
Meaning: telling someone to leave (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lárgate | informal, rude |
| Vete | neutral |
| Déjame en paz | neutral |
Which one should you use?
Fuera de aquí is another firm option, closer to "get out of here".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Lárgate is blunt and can offend. Use vete or déjame en paz when you want to be firm without being rude.
How does it change in a sentence?
Lárgate comes from largarse. Vete comes from irse. To address someone formally, use váyase.
Did you know?
- Largarse comes from the old sense of letting out a rope, and today it means to leave quickly.
Examples in context
- ¡Lárgate de mi casa!Get out of my house!
- Vete, estoy ocupado.Go away, I am busy.
- Por favor, déjame en paz.Please leave me alone.
Example conversation
Elena is studying when her little brother keeps bothering her.
- Hermanito¿Juegas conmigo?Will you play with me?
- ElenaAhora no, vete a tu cuarto.Not now, go to your room.
- HermanitoQué aburrida eres.You are so boring.
