vete ya
/bete ʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'leave now' is translated into Spanish as vete ya.
This phrase is an imperative used to tell someone to depart immediately. While vete ya is a common way to express this, you can also use the synonymous alternative vete ahora.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reflexive imperative form of irse (to leave/go away) and the adverb ya, which translates to 'now' or 'already'.
Which one should you use?
While vete ya implies an immediate departure, using just vete without ya lacks the specific temporal marker of 'now' or the sense of urgency. Additionally, ya often carries a stronger sense of 'right this instant' compared to the alternative vete ahora.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb vete is the reflexive imperative of irse, which is used specifically for the act of departing. This differs from ve, which is the imperative of ir and simply means 'go'.
Did you know?
- While vete ya commands someone to depart, the verb irse is also used in the phrase irse a pique to describe a business or project failing completely.
- Using the imperative vete with someone you are not close to can be perceived as an aggressive act of social rupture rather than a simple request to leave.
- In some regions, ya is used as a filler word to show agreement or to say 'I get it', which is the opposite of the urgency found in vete ya.
Examples in context
- ¡Vete ya!Leave now!This sentence is useful for practicing the command vete ya.Tatoeba #1266363 by wallebot, translation #2447345 by MarlonX19
- Si no tiene una cita, por favor, retírese ahora.If you don't have an appointment, please leave now.
- Le ruego que se vaya inmediatamente. Hay una emergencia.I beg you to leave immediately. There is an emergency.
- Sal ahora, por favor. Tenemos prisa.Leave now, please. We're in a hurry.
- Vete ya, no quiero verte aquí.Leave now, I don't want to see you here.
- No me hables más, vete ya.Don't talk to me anymore, leave now.
- Si no quieres problemas, vete ya.If you don't want problems, leave now.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are having a heated argument in a living room.
- María¡Estoy muy enfadada contigo!I am very angry with you!
- AlejandroLo siento, María.I'm sorry, María.
- MaríaNo me importa, vete ya.I don't care, leave now.
- AlejandroEstá bien, me voy.Fine, I'm leaving.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
