irse
/ˈiɾse/
The Spanish phrase for 'to go' is irse.
Meaning: served in a takeout container (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈiɾse/
Did you know?
- In some regions, irse is used colloquially to describe someone who has 'gone crazy' or lost their grip on reality.
- The expression irse por las ramas literally means 'to go through the branches' but is used to describe someone who is beating around the bush.
- While 'irse' means 'to go' or 'to leave', if you use it in a restaurant to mean 'to go' with your food, you might actually be telling the waiter that you are leaving the premises.
Examples in context
- Es hora de irse.It's time to go.This sentence is useful for expressing that a departure time has arrived.Tatoeba #521913 by Shishir, translation #266757 by CK
- Tom tiene que irse ya.Tom has to go now.This sentence is useful for stating that someone must depart immediately.Tatoeba #8619186 by cueyayotl, translation #2648364 by CK
- Ya casi es hora de irse.It's almost time to go.This sentence is useful for noting that it is approaching the time for departure.Tatoeba #1715661 by marcelostockle, translation #1140089 by CK
- ¿Puedo pedir esto para llevar, por favor?Can I order this to go, please?
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are ordering food at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Quieres comer aquí o para irse?Do you want to eat here or to go?
- SofíaPrefiero que sea para irse.I prefer it to be to go.
- DanielEstá bien, pediré el café para irse.Alright, I will order the coffee to go.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel.Thank you, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry irse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
