Vallan (en. Go)

/baˈjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Used in the subjunctive mood to express wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.

They may go to the meeting.

Es posible que ellos vallan a la reunión.

Indicates the action of being valuable in a context that depends on a condition.

If they study, may they do well on the exams.

Si estudian, que vallan bien en los exámenes.

It is used in expressions that denote requirements or conditions.

May all the conditions be met so that we can proceed.

Que vallan todas las condiciones, para que podamos proceder.

From Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong, to have value'.

that they go

expression indicating that something must be fulfilled.

que vallan

go and return

indicative of expecting a return after an action.

vallan y vuelvan

valer

To have value or utility.

valer

valioso

That which has high value or importance.

valioso

Colloquial expression that implies authorizing or giving permission to someone.

Tell him to go to the party if they want.

Dile que vallan a la fiesta si quieren.

Used in informal situations to refer to the acceptance of something.

If they say let things happen, I won't oppose.

Si dicen que vallan las cosas, yo no me opongo.