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everyday, Mexico
The verb go is ir in Spanish. In Mexico people also use Vamos to say let us go and Ándale to urge someone on.
Meaning: to move or travel to a place (verb)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| ir | everyday, Mexico |
| Vamos | let us go |
| Ándale | go on, hurry up |
The forms are irregular: voy (I go), vas (you go), va (he or she goes) and vamos (we go). You use a before the place, as in Voy a la escuela.
Which one should you use?
Ándale can mean go ahead, hurry up or yes, that is right, depending on the tone. It is very Mexican.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Learners often forget the a in Voy a la tienda.
Did you know?
- Ándale is one of the most recognized Mexican interjections and can be used for encouragement or agreement.
Examples in context
- Voy a la tienda.I am going to the store.
- Vamos al cine.Let us go to the movies.
- Ándale, que ya es tarde.Go on, it is already late.
Example conversation
Friends Mariana and Omar make plans after work in Guadalajara.
- Mariana¿A dónde vamos hoy?Where are we going today?
- OmarVamos por unos tacos.Let us go get some tacos.
- MarianaÁndale, yo invito.Sure, it is on me.
