váyase al infierno
/baʝase al infjeɾno/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'go to hell' can be translated into Spanish as váyase al infierno.
Meaning: interjection (verb)
Which one should you use?
The phrase vete a la mierda is a common alternative that is more frequently used in casual, angry speech than the literal 'go to hell'. In contrast, vete a la verga is a much more vulgar and aggressive way to express the same sentiment.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase váyase al infierno is a formal way to express 'go to hell' in Spanish. vete al infierno is the informal imperative form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb used in these expressions is the reflexive irse, which is why the command includes the te or se particle.
How do you pronounce it?
/baʝase al infjeɾno/
Did you know?
- While vete a la verga is an aggressive insult in many regions, in some Caribbean contexts it can be used as an exclamation of surprise or amazement, similar to 'holy cow'.
- The word verga in the vulgar phrase vete a la verga actually traces back to the Latin word for a slender green branch or a twig.
- The formal váyase al infierno is rarely used in real-life arguments and is found more often in dubbed movies or translated literature to maintain a character's polite social status.
Examples in context
- ¡Váyase al infierno con sus mentiras!Go to hell with your lies!
- ¡Váyase al infierno y no vuelva!Go to hell and don't come back!
- Si no me cree, ¡váyase al infierno!If you don't believe me, go to hell!
Example conversation
Two people are having a heated argument about a betrayal.
- DanielLo siento, Sofía, pero no puedo ayudarte.I'm sorry, Sofia, but I can't help you.
- Sofía¡Usted es un cobarde, váyase al infierno!You are a coward, go to hell!
- DanielNo tienes que hablarme así, Daniel.You don't have to talk to me like that, Daniel.
- Sofía¡No me importa, vete de aquí!I don't care, get out of here!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “go to hell” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, infierno, la, verga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
