quiero ir a algún lugar
/kjeɾo iɾ a alɡun luɡaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to go somewhere" is translated into Spanish as quiero ir a algún lugar.
A statement used to express a desire to travel to an unspecified location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want), ir (to go), a (to), algún (some) and lugar (place).
Which one should you use?
Using algún lugar (some place) implies an unspecified destination, whereas un lugar (a place) would often imply a specific, though unnamed, destination.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb querer is conjugated in the first-person singular present indicative (quiero) to express a current desire.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo iɾ a alɡun luɡaɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb ir is a linguistic patchwork. While quiero ir uses a root from the Latin 'īre', the word for 'I go' (voy) comes from 'vādere' and 'I went' (fui) actually comes from the Latin word for 'to be'.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you use the imperative 'go' as a command, you might use 'anda' or 'andá'. This comes from the verb andar (to walk) rather than ir (to go).
- In Spanish, the phrase quiero ir can be used to imply a desire for a change of scenery or an escape from a current situation, even if the speaker has no actual travel destination in mind.
Examples in context
- Quiero ir a algún lugar de Europa.I want to go somewhere in Europe.This sentence is useful for specifying a general region when using quiero ir a algún lugar.Tatoeba #2217092 by marcelostockle, translation #255858 by CK
- Señor García, quiero ir a algún lugar para relajarme durante las vacaciones.Mr. García, I want to go somewhere to relax during the holidays.
- Doctora Martínez, me gustaría ir a un sitio para disfrutar del arte.Doctor Martínez, I would like to go somewhere to enjoy art.
- Oye, ¿sabes qué? ¡Quiero ir a algún lugar y vivir una aventura emocionante!Hey, you know what? I want to go somewhere and have an exciting adventure!
- ¡Chicos, me encantaría ir a un sitio donde podamos disfrutar de buena música!Guys, I would love to go somewhere where we can enjoy good music!
- Quiero ir a alguna parte.I want to go somewhere
- Quiero ir a algún lugar con mucha naturaleza.I want to go somewhere with a lot of nature.
- A veces solo quiero ir a algún lugar tranquilo.Sometimes I just want to go somewhere quiet.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their vacation plans while sitting in a cafe.
- MateoEstoy muy cansado de la ciudad.I am very tired of the city.
- Elena¿Necesitas un descanso?Do you need a break?
- MateoSí, quiero ir a algún lugar este fin de semana.Yes, I want to go somewhere this weekend.
- ElenaPodemos buscar un hotel cerca del mar.We can look for a hotel near the sea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, ir, lugar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
