ve por ello
/be poɾ eʝo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'go get it' can be translated as ve por ello.
This is an encouraging expression used to tell someone to pursue a goal or take a chance to achieve something.
Which one should you use?
In Spain, it is very common to insert the preposition a between the verb and the prepositional phrase, resulting in ve a por ello.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to say ve por eso. In Spain, the expression vete a por ello is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form vaya por ello is used when addressing someone using the formal usted instead of the informal tú.
How do you pronounce it?
/be poɾ eʝo/
Did you know?
- The single word ve is a linguistic chameleon that can mean 'go' or 'see' depending on which Latin ancestor it inherited its form from.
- The word ello is a neuter pronoun used for abstract ideas. In most spoken Spanish, it is replaced by eso because the neuter gender is rarely used in daily conversation.
- In a sporting context, a coach might shout ve por ello to a player, but if the goal is a physical object like a ball, they would likely switch to ve a buscarlo.
Examples in context
- Vaya a buscarlo al mercado.Go get it at the market.
- Ve por ello a la tienda.Go get it at the store.
- Ve por eso al supermercado.Go get it at the supermarket.
- Es tu oportunidad, ve por ello.It is your opportunity, go get it.
- No lo dudes más y ve por ello.Don't hesitate any longer and go get it.
- Si quieres ese puesto, ve por ello.If you want that position, go get it.
Example conversation
Lucía encourages Mateo before his job interview.
- LucíaMateo, estás muy preparado para la entrevista.Mateo, you are very prepared for the interview.
- MateoGracias, pero estoy un poco nervioso.Thanks, but I am a bit nervous.
- LucíaConfía en ti mismo y ve por ello.Trust yourself and go get it.
- MateoTienes razón, voy a dar lo mejor de mí.You're right, I'm going to give it my best.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ello, por, ve, CC BY-SA 4.0.
