Vayan (en. Go)

/ˈβajan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Form of the present subjunctive of the verb 'ir'.

It is important that they go to the meeting.

Es importante que ellos vayan a la reunión.

Used to express a wish or recommendation.

Hopefully, they will go enjoy their vacation.

Ojalá que vayan a disfrutar de sus vacaciones.

It is used in subordinate clauses.

I doubt they will go to the concert.

Dudo que ellos vayan al concierto.

It can indicate direction or movement.

If they go down that street, they will arrive faster.

Si vayan por esa calle, llegarán más rápido.

Derived from the verb 'ir', which comes from the Latin 'ire'.

that they go

an expression used to give permission or encourage someone to go.

que vayan

wherever they go

indicating a direction or destination in a general context.

a donde vayan

go carefully

a recommendation for someone to act with caution while moving.

vayan con cuidado

to move from one place to another.

vuelta

the action of returning to a previous place or position.

vuelta

dirigir

to focus movement towards a specific destination.

dirigir

colloquial expression to indicate that someone is leaving

It's already late, go!

¡Ya es tarde, vayan!

used to motivate a group to take action

Come on, go and do your homework.

Vamos, vayan y hagan su tarea.