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<div class="pg_page_title">Mastering the Verb "Ir" (to go) in Spanish</div>

The verb "Ir" is a fundamental part of the Spanish language, used to express movement from one place to another. Its irregular conjugation and its use in forming the future tense make it a vital verb to master. This lesson will explore the various facets of "Ir," including its conjugation in different tenses and its common uses in daily communication.

== Conjugation ==
"Ir" is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow the standard patterns. This section outlines "Ir's" conjugation in key tenses and moods.

=== Present Tense - Presente de Indicativo ===
* yo voy - I go
* tú vas - you go (informal)
* él/ella/usted va - he/she/you (formal) go
* nosotros/nosotras vamos - we go
* vosotros/vosotras vais - you all go (informal)
* ellos/ellas/ustedes van - they/you all (formal) go

=== Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple ===
* yo fui - I went
* tú fuiste - you went (informal)
* etc.

=== Future Tense - Futuro Simple ===
* yo iré - I will go
* tú irás - you will go (informal)
* etc.

=== Subjunctive Mood ===
* yo vaya
* tú vayas
* etc.

== Uses of the Verb "Ir" ==
"Ir" is primarily used to express movement and is also used in various idiomatic expressions and to form the future tense.

=== Expressing Movement ===
* Voy a la tienda - I'm going to the store

=== Idiomatic Expressions ===
* Ir de compras - to go shopping
* Ir a pie - to go on foot

=== Future Constructions ===
* Voy a estudiar - I'm going to study

== Examples of Use ==
This section provides practical examples of "Ir" in various contexts:

=== Directions ===
* ¿Vas al cine esta noche? - Are you going to the cinema tonight?

=== Plans and Intentions ===
* Vamos a viajar a México - We are going to travel to Mexico

== Complete Quiz ==
Evaluate your understanding of "Ir" with this quiz.

*1. Choose the correct form of "Ir" for: "Ellos _____ a la escuela."
::a) van
::b) van a
::c) vas

*2. Translate to Spanish: "We are going to eat."
::a) Vamos a comer
::b) Vamos comer
::c) Vamos de comer

;Answers:
::1. a) van
::2. a) Vamos a comer

==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Por-vs-Para|Por vs Para]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/How-to-conjugate-in-spanish|How to conjugate in Spanish]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Tener|Use of verb Tener]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Haber|Use of verb Haber]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Ser|Use of verb Ser]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Be-Polite|Be Polite]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/The-word-that-cannot-be-written|The word that cannot be written]]
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