Ir (en. Go)

/ir/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Moving from one point to another.
I am going to the store.
Voy a la tienda.
Performing an action in the future.
I am going to study tonight.
Voy a estudiar esta noche.
Indicating the direction or destination of a movement.
Going to the beach is very relaxing.
Ir a la playa es muy relajante.

Etymology

From Latin 'ire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go shopping
going out to buy something.
ir de compras
get to the point
speaking directly about what is important.
ir al grano
go for more
seeking to obtain something more or better.
ir por más

Related Words

going
The act of going to a place.
ida
return
The act of returning to a place.
regreso
trip
Movement from one place to another.
viaje

Slang Meanings

Going out to party.
This weekend we are going to go out partying.
Este fin de semana nos vamos a ir de fiesta.
Going home.
It's late, I think it's time to go home.
Ya es tarde, creo que es hora de ir a casa.