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Melvina
Does "I am going" and "I go" both translate as yo voy?
9 apr 2020 06:42
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Hi Melvina,
I would say they both could be translated by VOY, but it´s not a rule, and it will, of course, depend on the context, since the Spanish language also has the ESTOY + gerundio form to express actions we are doing NOW (I am going= estoy yendo).
Example: I am going to the supermarket (I am on my way to the supermarket). Estoy yendo al supermercado.
However, in the examples below, both forms would translate as VOY.
1. I go to the cinema every week. Voy al cine cada semana. (regular action)
2. I am going to the cinema tomorrow. Voy al cine mañana. (punctual)
As you see, when it comes to translation, context is essential.
I hope it helps! :)
Rocio
9 aprile 2020
In theory yes they both can mean "to go", but in some areas, especially in colloquial speech, you can also hear from time to time, "estoy yendo."
9 aprile 2020
Hi Melvina,
1.
(Yo) Voy = I go (regular action, a habit)
I go to school on weekdays = (Yo) Voy a la escuela entre semana.
2.
(Yo) Voy = I am going (an ongoing action)
Where are you going? I am going to the bookstore = ¿A dónde vas? Voy a la librería
3.
(Yo) Voy a ir = I am going (a planned/arranged action)
I am going to the concert tomorrow = Voy a ir al concierto mañana
This is according to my Spanish from Mexico.
I hope this helps!
9 aprile 2020
Both of them are incorrect so if you want to express any continuing action, you should use like am I going? But if it is a regular action say like do I go?
9 aprile 2020
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Melvina
Competenze linguistiche
Inglese, Malese, Spagnolo
Lingua di apprendimento
Spagnolo
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