va
word
/ˈvɑ/
/ˈvɑː/
Definition
'Va' is the third person singular (he/she/it) present tense form of the Spanish verb 'ir,' which means 'to go.' It can also appear in some other Romance languages with similar forms and meanings.
Usage & Nuances
'Va' is used only with he, she, or it (or someone/something named) in Spanish. Common in phrases like 'va a' (is going to). Not used in English except when quoting or learning Spanish. Also found as the third person singular in Portuguese (vai) but spelled differently.
Spanish: va (forma de 'ir')Portuguese (BR): vai (forma de 'ir')Portuguese (PT): vai (forma de 'ir')Chinese (Simplified): va（“去”的变位）Chinese (Traditional): va（“去”的變化）Hindi: va ('जाना' का रूप)Arabic: va (صيغة من 'يذهب')Bengali: যায়Russian: идётJapanese: 行くVietnamese: điKorean: 간다Turkish: giderUrdu: جاتا ہے - جاتی ہےIndonesian: pergi
Example Sentences
Mi hermano va a la escuela en bicicleta.
basic
¿A qué hora va tu padre al trabajo?
basic
Si llueve, nadie va al parque.
natural
Todo el mundo va a la fiesta esta noche.
natural
No sé a dónde va esa carretera.
natural
Ella va al mercado todos los días.
basic