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Conjugation Chart of “Ir” (to go) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Ir”

The Subjunctive Mood of Ir is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about going somewhere, for example: Espero que vayas a la fiesta. (I hope you go to the party.)

Ir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations in each tense.

How to Use Ir in the Subjunctive Mood

Ir generally means “to go”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To express purpose or intention: for example, Voy para que me ayudes (I’m going so that you can help me).

To express a desire or wish: for example, Ojalá vayamos al cine (I wish we would go to the movies).

To express doubt or uncertainty: for example, No creo que vayáis a tiempo (I don’t think you’ll make it on time).

To express a hypothetical situation: for example, Si fuera rico, iría de vacaciones (If I were rich, I would go on vacation).

To express an indirect command or suggestion: for example, Vaya usted primero (You go first).

Colloquial usage (rude): for example, ¡Que te vayas a la mierda! (Go to hell!).

Real Life Examples of Ir in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que vayamos al cine esta noche. (I hope we go to the movies tonight.)

Es importante que vayas al médico para un chequeo anual. (It’s important that you go to the doctor for an annual check-up.)

Ojalá que vayan con cuidado en su viaje. (I hope they go carefully on their trip.)

Quiero que vaya a la fiesta, pero sólo si se siente cómodo. (I want him/her to go to the party, but only if he/she feels comfortable.)

Sugiero que vayamos a caminar por el parque esta tarde. (I suggest we go for a walk in the park this afternoon.)

Es una lástima que no vayan a poder asistir a la reunión. (It’s a shame they won’t be able to attend the meeting.)

Tal vez sea mejor que vayas a casa a descansar. (Maybe it’s better if you go home to rest.)

Es necesario que vaya a la oficina para recoger los documentos. (It’s necessary that he/she goes to the office to pick up the documents.)

Insisto en que vayáis con mucho cuidado por esa zona peligrosa. (I insist that you all go very carefully through that dangerous area.)

Preferiría que vayan en auto en lugar de caminar. (I’d prefer they go by car instead of walking.)

Es una pena que no vayamos a poder ir de vacaciones este año. (It’s a pity we won’t be able to go on vacation this year.)

Sería bueno que vayas al gimnasio más seguido. (It would be good if you went to the gym more often.)

Me alegro de que vayan a intentar ese nuevo hobby. (I’m glad they’re going to try that new hobby.)

Aunque no quieras, es importante que vayas al dentista regularmente. (Even if you don’t want to, it’s important that you go to the dentist regularly.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Ir (to go) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.