VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

van

they go

First introduced in Chapter 3chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use van where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see van after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

¿Van a ir a la fiesta el viernes?Are they going to the party on Friday?
Ellos van al restaurante los viernes.They go to the restaurant on Fridays. (al = a + el)
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FAQ

What does van mean in Spanish?
they go (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use van in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is van in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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