Formed from ir, “to go,” with the unstressed pronominal pronoun se.
Formed from ir, “to go,” with the unstressed pronominal pronoun se.
What does irse usually mean?
Irse usually means to leave or go away from the place where the subject is.
What is the difference between ir and irse?
Ir normally focuses on going to a destination, while irse focuses on leaving a starting point.
Which pronouns does irse use?
It uses me, te, se, nos, os, se, as in me voy and se fueron.
What are important forms of irse?
Useful irregular forms include me voy, me fui, me iba, me vaya, vete, vámonos, and ido.
Can irse mean that something runs out?
Yes. Se fue el dinero says the money was spent or disappeared, and se fue el aire says the air escaped.
Can irse be a gentle way to say “die”?
Yes. Se nos fue can soften the statement that someone died.
Is irse used sexually?
Yes. In informal intimate speech it can mean to reach orgasm.