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Mastering the Verb "Ir" (to go) in Spanish

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)
• él/ella/usted fue - he/she/you (formal) went
• nosotros/nosotras fuimos - we went
• vosotros/vosotras fuisteis - you all went (informal)
• ellos/ellas/ustedes fueron - they/you all (formal) went

Future Tense - Futuro Simple

• yo iré - I will go
• tú irás - you will go (informal)
• él/ella/usted irá - he/she/you (formal) will go
• nosotros/nosotras iremos - we will go
• vosotros/vosotras iréis - you all will go (informal)
• ellos/ellas/ustedes irán - they/you all (formal) will go

Subjunctive Mood

• yo vaya - I go (subjunctive)
• tú vayas - you go (subjunctive, informal)
• él/ella/usted vaya - he/she/you (formal) go (subjunctive)
• nosotros/nosotras vayamos - we go (subjunctive)
• vosotros/vosotras vayáis - you all go (subjunctive, informal)
• ellos/ellas/ustedes vayan - they/you all (formal) go (subjunctive)

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

• Conditional Mood
• Por vs Para
• Negation
• Prepositions
• How to conjugate in Spanish
• Future Tense
• Use of verb Tener
• Use of verb Haber
• Use of verb Ser
• Be Polite
• The word that cannot be written