ir
/ˈiɾ/
The Spanish verb for 'to go' is ir.
ir is the standard and most commonly used verb for 'to go' in Spanish. Desplazarse specifically refers to moving or going from one place to another. You can also use the construction ir a + [infinitive] to express the near future, similar to 'going to' in English.
Meaning: to move through space (especially from one place to another) (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present indicative tense, the forms change based on the subject: voy means 'I go' or 'I am going', vas means 'you go' or 'you are going', va means 'he/she goes' or 'you (formal) go', vamos means 'we go' or 'we are going' and van means 'they go' or 'you all go'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈiɾ/
Did you know?
- The past tense fui is identical to the past tense of ser (to be), meaning the sentence yo fui can mean either 'I went' or 'I was'.
- The verb ir is highly irregular because it is a 'suppletive' verb, meaning its different tenses are actually stitched together from several different ancient verbs.
- Using ir in the phrase irse (the reflexive form) changes the meaning from 'to go' to 'to leave' or 'to depart'.
Examples in context
- No voy a ir.I won't go.This sentence shows how to use the verb ir in a negative statement.Tatoeba #2476439 by hayastan, translation #2247629 by CK
- ¿No vas a ir?Won't you go?This sentence shows a negative question using the verb ir.Tatoeba #991028 by hayastan, translation #241051 by CK
- Él me hizo ir.He made me go.This sentence shows the use of the verb ir in a causative context.Tatoeba #2343435 by marcelostockle, translation #298132 by CK
- ¿Podría ir al supermercado, por favor?Could you go to the supermarket, please?
- El ejecutivo debe desplazarse a la reunión en Buenos Aires.The executive has to go to the meeting in Buenos Aires.
- La señora Martínez debe moverse con precaución.Mrs. Martínez must go with caution.
- ¿Quieres pasar por la tienda después del trabajo?Do you want to go to the store after work?
- Vamos a partir pronto hacia la playa.We are going to leave for the beach soon.
- 2559 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- Daniel¿Quieres ir al parque hoy?Do you want to go to the park today?
- MaríaSí, me gustaría ir contigo.Yes, I would like to go with you.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos a ir en coche.Perfect, we will go by car.
- MaríaEstá bien, Daniel, vamos.Alright, Daniel, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “go” translations and entries ir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
