Portuguese · Common Verbs
Ir
[/iʁ/]
To go
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move or travel somewhere.
Mover-se ou viajar para algum lugar.
Example
Vou ao mercado depois do trabalho.
I am going to the market after work.
Etymology
'Ir' is derived from the Latin 'ire', which means to move or go, emphasizing movement and change.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ir' is frequently used in spoken language in both formal and informal contexts, highlighting actions of movement or intention.