me voy a la cama
/me boi a la kama/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am going to bed" is translated into Spanish as me voy a la cama.
You use this phrase to state that you are leaving to go to sleep.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, me voy a la cama means "I go myself to the bed", where me voy implies the act of departing or leaving for a destination.
Which one should you use?
While me voy a la cama focuses on the physical location of the bed, the related phrase me voy a dormir focuses specifically on the action of sleeping.
Is it said differently in some regions?
me voy a la cama is a common expression used in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to emphasize the action of sleeping rather than the destination, you can use me voy a dormir.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you are very exhausted, you might say me voy al sobre instead of me voy a la cama. This uses the word for 'envelope' as a metaphor for being tucked into bed.
- The word cama may have roots that predate the Roman-influenced Latin of the Spanish language. Some linguists believe it was borrowed from a Paleo-Hispanic language used in the Iberian Peninsula before the arrival of Latin speakers.
- If you want to sound more casual in Spain, you might say me piro a la cama. The verb pirar is a colloquial way to say 'to leave' or 'to bolt', making the phrase much more informal than the standard me voy.
Examples in context
- Me voy a la cama.I am going to bed.This sentence demonstrates the use of me voy a la cama.Tatoeba #436350 by lukaszpp, translation #436349 by lukaszpp
- Me voy a acostar tarde porque estoy disfrutando de esta película.I am going to bed late because I am enjoying this movie.
- Estoy muy cansada, me voy a la cama.I am very tired, I am going to bed.
- Ya es tarde, me voy a la cama.It is already late, I am going to bed.
Example conversation
A couple in their living room late at night.
- SofíaJavier, tengo mucho sueño.Javier, I am very sleepy.
- JavierYo también, me voy a la cama.Me too, I am going to bed.
- SofíaBuenas noches, descansa.Good night, rest well.
- JavierBuenas noches, Sofía.Good night, Sofia.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, cama, la, me, voy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
