Voy (en. Go)

/boj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
It indicates movement toward a place.
I go to the park every weekend.
Voy al parque todos los fines de semana.
It is used to express the intention of doing something.
I am going to study tonight.
Voy a estudiar esta noche.
It is used to indicate a change of state.
I am improving in my classes.
Voy mejorando en mis clases.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'vado', which means to go.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am going to...
It expresses the intention of heading to a specific place.
Voy a...
I am going on a trip
It indicates that one is moving to another place for a time.
Voy de viaje
I am going for...
It is used to indicate that one is going to fetch or pick something up.
Voy por...

Related Words

to go
To move from one place to another.
ir
I come
First person singular of the present tense of the verb to come.
vengo
he/she walks
Form of the verb to walk; it is used to refer to movements.
anda

Slang Meanings

Expression of imminent action.
I'm going to get it done at the party.
Voy a caer de una vez en la fiesta.
Sense of urgency or decision.
I go and do it now.
Voy y lo hago ya.