Meaning and behavior
What does irse mean?
Irse means to leave. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -IR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- irse
- Gerund
- yéndose
- Past participle
- ido
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -ir pattern in the present, preterite, imperfect.
Use the matching reflexive pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os, se.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of irse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Irse |
|---|---|
| yo | me voy |
| tú | te vas |
| él / ella / usted | se va |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos vamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os vais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se van |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of irse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Irse |
|---|---|
| yo | me fui |
| tú | te fuiste |
| él / ella / usted | se fue |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos fuimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os fuisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se fueron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of irse, or for background information.
| Subject | Irse |
|---|---|
| yo | me iba |
| tú | te ibas |
| él / ella / usted | se iba |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos íbamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os ibais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se iban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of irse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Irse |
|---|---|
| yo | me iré |
| tú | te irás |
| él / ella / usted | se irá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos iremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os iréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se irán |
Verified context
Examples with irse
Se va a las ocho.
He leaves at eight.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRSe les va la olla.
They're insane.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRNo me voy de aquí.
I'm not leaving here.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Irse FAQ
What does irse mean?
Irse means to leave.
Is irse regular or irregular?
Irse is a irregular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is irse reflexive?
Yes. Irse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of irse?
The gerund of irse is yéndose.
What is the past participle of irse?
The past participle of irse is ido.
How is irse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me voy, te vas, se va, nos vamos, se van.
How is irse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me fui, te fuiste, se fue, nos fuimos, se fueron.
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