quiero ir a México
/kjeɾo iɾ a meɡsiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to go to mexico" is translated into Spanish as quiero ir a México.
This phrase is used to express a personal desire to travel to the country of Mexico.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want), ir (to go), a (to) and México (Mexico).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase Tengo muchas ganas de ir a México is used to mean "I really want to go to Mexico".
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the subject from "I" to "you" (informal), change quiero to quieres (e.g., quieres ir a México). To make the phrase negative, place no directly before the verb quiero (e.g., no quiero ir a México).
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo iɾ a meɡsiko/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Me encantaría viajar a México.I would love to travel to Mexico.
- Sí, deseo ir a México en mis próximas vacaciones.Yes, I wish to go to Mexico on my next vacation.
- Quiero ir a México el próximo verano.I want to go to Mexico next summer.
- Quiero ir a México en verano.I want to go to Mexico in the summer.
- Quiero ir a México con mis amigos.I want to go to Mexico with my friends.
- De verdad quiero ir a México este año.I really want to go to Mexico this year.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing their travel plans in a cafe.
- AlejandroSofía, quiero ir a México pronto.Sofía, I want to go to Mexico soon.
- Sofía¿De verdad quieres ir a México?Do you really want to go to Mexico?
- AlejandroSí, es mi gran sueño.Yes, it is my big dream.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Te encantará el viaje.How great! You will love the trip.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries México, a, ir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
