ir
infinitive
The Portuguese verb for "go" is ir. In Brazil the informal command is vai, as in Vai lá! It is also called vá.
Meaning: to move away from the speaker (verb)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| ir | infinitive |
| vai | informal command, Brazil |
| vá | polite command |
Eu vou ao mercado means "I am going to the market". Brazilians also use ir with an infinitive for the near future, as in vou comer.
How does it change in a sentence?
Ir is irregular: eu vou, você vai, nós vamos and eles vão.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not mix up ir (go) and vir (come). Ir moves away from the speaker.
Did you know?
- The Brazilian vamos also works as "let us" and is used to start almost any plan.
Examples in context
- Eu vou ao mercado.I am going to the market.
- Vai lá, você consegue!Go on, you can do it!
- Nós vamos à praia amanhã.We are going to the beach tomorrow.
Example conversation
Ana asks her brother Pedro about the weekend in Santos.
- AnaVocê vai à praia sábado?Are you going to the beach on Saturday?
- PedroVou sim. Vamos juntos?Yes I am. Shall we go together?
- AnaVamos!Let us go!
