Yendo (en. Going)

/'jendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of moving from one place to another.
I am going to the market.
Estoy yendo al mercado.
Used to express the process of moving.
They are going to school.
Ellos están yendo a la escuela.
Progressive form of the action of going.
Are you going to the party?
¿Vas yendo a la fiesta?

Etymology

From the verb 'ir', in its gerund form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

going back and forth
Moving without a defined direction.
yendo de un lado a otro
going and coming
Going and returning repeatedly.
yendo y viniendo
going at full speed
Going quickly to a place.
yendo a toda prisa

Related Words

go
Verb that indicates movement towards a place.
ir
leave
Verb that indicates the act of leaving a place.
salir
come
Verb that indicates the act of moving towards the speaker.
venir

Slang Meanings

To go in a carefree state.
I am going through life calmly.
Voy yendo tranquilo por la vida.
To go without hurry or worry.
I am going at my own pace, without rush.
Voy yendo a mi ritmo, sin apuros.