Irte (en. Leave)
/ˈiɾ.te/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
The action of moving away from a place.
I decided to leave before it started to rain.
Decidí irte antes de que comenzara la lluvia.
Leaving a site to go to another.
You have to leave if you want to arrive on time.
Tienes que irte si quieres llegar a tiempo.
Moving to another place.
I can’t stay; I must go now.
No puedo quedarme; debo irme ya.
Etymology
From the verb 'ir' in infinitive, conjugated in the second person singular of the subjunctive mood.
Common Phrases and Expressions
go home
Return home.
irse a casa
beat around the bush
Talk about something without getting to the main point.
irse por las ramas
go far away
Not hit the mark with what is said or done.
irse de largo
Related Words
go
Moving from one place to another.
ir
link
Connection or relationship between people or things.
vínculo
move
Moving from one place to another.
desplazarse
Slang Meanings
Leave quickly.
I left the party and took off right away.
Salí de la fiesta y me fui al toque.
Disappear.
The child left and we don’t know where he is.
El niño se fue y no sabemos dónde está.