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What is the present tense conjugation of 'yo' for the verb 'ir'?
What is the present tense conjugation of 'yo' for the verb 'ir'?
Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'ir' for a future action?
Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'ir' for a future action?
Which characteristic distinguishes the verb 'ir' from regular verbs like 'comer'?
Which characteristic distinguishes the verb 'ir' from regular verbs like 'comer'?
What does the phrase 'ir de compras' mean?
What does the phrase 'ir de compras' mean?
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Identify the correct present tense conjugation for the third person plural form of 'ir'.
Identify the correct present tense conjugation for the third person plural form of 'ir'.
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What does 'ir a dormir' imply?
What does 'ir a dormir' imply?
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In which sentence is 'ir por' used correctly?
In which sentence is 'ir por' used correctly?
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Which statement about the verb 'ir' is correct?
Which statement about the verb 'ir' is correct?
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Study Notes
Spanish "Ir" (to go) - Present Tense Conjugation
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"Ir" is an irregular verb: Its conjugation does not follow the typical "ar," "er," or "ir" patterns.
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Present Tense Conjugation:
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Yo - voy
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Tú - vas
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Él/Ella/Usted - va
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Nosotros/Nosotras - vamos
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Vosotros/Vosotras - vais
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Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes - van
Conjugation Patterns
- The "ir" present tense conjugations show variation in vowel sounds, particularly in the singular forms reflecting the stem-changing characteristic of this verb.
- The 'o' is often changed to 'ue'.
Usage in Sentences
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Basic Actions:
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Voy al cine. (I'm going to the movies.)
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Ella va a la escuela. (She's going to school.)
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Nosotros vamos al parque. (We're going to the park.)
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Future Actions (using "ir a"):
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Voy a estudiar. (I'm going to study.)
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Vamos a cenar. (We're going to eat dinner.)
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Directions & motion: Va a la derecha. (He/She is going to the right.)
Differences with Regular Verbs
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Ir is irregular: it deviates from the typical pattern for verbs ending in "-ir".
- Regular verbs, like "comer" (to eat), typically follow a consistent pattern in their endings.
- Comer:
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yo como
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tú comes
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él/ella/usted come
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nosotros comemos
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vosotros/vosotras comeis
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ellos/ellas/ustedes comen
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The differences in conjugation highlight the irregularities of "ir".
Common Expressions
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"Ir de compras": To go shopping.
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Voy de compras mañana. (I'm going shopping tomorrow.)
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"Irse a dormir": To go to sleep.
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Ella se va a dormir. (She's going to sleep.)
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**"Irse":**To leave (with an implied destination). This is very common in Spanish and often implies leaving one place for another.
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Me voy. (I'm leaving.) (Implies that you are leaving)
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¿A dónde te vas? (Where are you going?) (Asks the destination)
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"Irse con alguien": To go with someone.
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Me voy a casa con Juan. (I am going home with Juan.)
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"Ir por": To go for/to get something.
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Voy por el pan. (I'm going for bread.)
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"Ir a": Followed by an infinitive, indicates a planned future action. Notice the usage of 'Ir a' and its meaning in implying a future action.
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Vamos a jugar al fútbol. (We're going to play soccer.)
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These examples further illustrate how the verb "ir" is used in practical scenarios and typical phrases.
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Test your knowledge of the present tense conjugation of the Spanish verb 'ir'. This quiz covers its irregular patterns, uses in sentences, and differences with regular verbs. Great for anyone looking to improve their Spanish verb skills!
