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A fundamental verb indicating movement from one place to another, extended to mean functioning, operating, or proceeding in a particular way, as well as suiting or fitting someone.
Practice using ir in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Nada deu certo.
    Nothing went right.
  • Tudo lhe vai.
    Everything suits him.
  • O relógio não vai.
    The watch does not work.
  • Não me vai mentir.
    It doesn't suit you to lie to me.
  • Como vai o projeto?
    How is the project going?

Similar words

ficar bem
andar
rodar
deslocar-se
caber
combinar
funcionar
operar
trabalhar
viajar

Meanings

Move from one place to another

verb
physical
neutral
To move or travel from one location to another, either for a specific purpose or towards a destination.

Examples

  • Eu vou para o trabalho agora.
    I am going to work now.
  • Eles foram ao Brasil no ano passado.
    They went to Brazil last year.
  • Nós vamos viajar na próxima semana.
    We are going to travel next week.
  • Para onde você vai?
    Where are you going?
  • Ela foi embora cedo.
    She left early.
  • Quem vai à festa?
    Who is going to the party?

Similar words

partir
deslocar-se
dirigir-se
marchar
sair
viajar
encaminhar-se

Function or operate

verb
everyday
neutral
To work correctly or operate as intended, often used regarding machines, devices, or situations.

Examples

  • O relógio não vai.
    The watch does not work.
  • Tudo foi bem na reunião.
    Everything went well in the meeting.
  • O carro não quer ir.
    The car won't start.
  • Como vai o projeto?
    How is the project going?
  • Nada deu certo.
    Nothing went right.
  • As coisas não estão indo bem.
    Things are not going well.

Similar words

funcionar
operar
trabalhar
andar
rodar

Suit or fit

verb
everyday
neutral
To be appropriate or acceptable for someone, often regarding clothing or behavior.

Examples

  • Essa cor não me vai.
    This color doesn't suit me.
  • O vestido vai bem nela.
    The dress fits her well.
  • Não me vai mentir.
    It doesn't suit you to lie to me.
  • A culpa não lhe vai bem.
    Guilt doesn't suit him.
  • Tudo lhe vai.
    Everything suits him.
  • Este chapéu não me vai.
    This hat doesn't suit me.

Similar words

caber
ficar bem
sentar bem
combinar
condizer

Etymology

From Latin 'ire', meaning 'to go'.

FAQ

What does ir mean?

Ir primarily means 'to go', but it can also mean 'to work', 'to function', or 'to suit' depending on the context.

What is the past tense of ir?

The preterite past tense is highly irregular: 'fui' (I went), 'foste' (you went), 'foi' (he/she went).

How do you conjugate ir in the present?

The present tense is suppletive: 'vou' (I go), 'vais' (you go), 'vai' (he/she goes), 'vamos' (we go), 'ides' (you go), 'vão' (they go).

How is ir used to talk about the future?

Ir is followed by the infinitive to form the immediate future, as in 'vou fazer' (I am going to do).

What is the difference between ir and vir?

Ir means to go away or towards a destination, while vir means to come towards the speaker.

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