Irían (en. Would go)

/iˈɾian/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express a hypothetical future action.
If we had money, they would go to travel across Europe.
Si tuviéramos dinero, irían a viajar por Europa.
To indicate a destination or direction in a hypothetical context.
In his dream, they would go to the Moon.
En su sueño, irían a la Luna.
Suggests an action that could have occurred in the past.
If we had known, they would go to the party with us.
Si hubiéramos sabido, irían a la fiesta con nosotros.

Etymology

From the verb 'ir' in Spanish, which comes from the Latin 'ire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they would go head over heels
To be very excited about something.
irían de cabeza
if they came
A condition for something to happen.
si ellos vinieran
if they hadn’t gone
Referring to an action not taken in the past.
si no hubieran ido

Related Words

go
To move towards a place.
ir
irresponsible
That does not show responsibility.
irresponsable
irregular
That does not follow a normal pattern.
irregular

Slang Meanings

To go to a fun place.
We’re going to go to the beach this weekend.
Vamos a irían a la playa este fin de semana.
To express the intention of doing something exciting.
If everything goes well, they would go to a concert on Saturday.
Si todo sale bien, irían a un concierto el sábado.