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    Ir de vacaciones

    Grammar & Usage

    verb phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    This verbal locution consists of the irregular verb 'ir' (to go) followed by the preposition 'de' and the plural noun 'vacaciones'. The verb 'ir' conjugates according to the subject, tense, and mood, while 'de vacaciones' remains invariable. When specifying a destination, it is typically followed by the preposition 'a' (e.g., 'ir de vacaciones a...').

    Sample sentences

    Este verano queremos ir de vacaciones a la costa.

    This summer we want to go on vacation to the coast.

    ¿Adónde te gustaría ir de vacaciones este año?

    Where would you like to go on vacation this year?

    Mis padres necesitan ir de vacaciones para descansar del trabajo.

    My parents need to go on holiday to rest from work.

    Quick facts

    noun_number:'Vacaciones' is predominantly used in the plural form (pluralia tantum) when referring to a holiday period.
    verb_conjugation:'Ir' is a highly irregular Spanish verb across multiple tenses (e.g., voy, fui, iba).
    reflexive_variant:Often used reflexively as 'irse de vacaciones' to emphasize departure or leaving for vacation.

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    Example

    Este verano queremos ir de vacaciones a la costa.

    This summer we want to go on vacation to the coast.

    ¿Adónde te gustaría ir de vacaciones este año?

    Where would you like to go on vacation this year?

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