ir present tense conjugation
Ir (to go) in the present tense: voy, vas, va, vamos, vais, van.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: o |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: es |
| él/ella/usted | regular: e |
| nosotros | regular: imos |
| vosotros | regular: ís |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: en |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Ir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Ir in a sentence
- Voy al mercado ahora.I'm going to the market now.
- Fuimos al cine anoche.We went to the movies last night.
Highly irregular; preterite shares forms with 'ser'; used with 'a' + infinitive for future plans.
FAQ
What is the present tense of ir?
Ir in the Spanish present tense: yo voy, tú vas, él/ella/usted va, nosotros vamos, vosotros vais, ellos/ellas/ustedes van.
Is ir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo voy (regular would be o); tú vas (regular would be es); él/ella/usted va (regular would be e); nosotros vamos (regular would be imos); vosotros vais (regular would be ís); ellos/ellas/ustedes van (regular would be en).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.