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How to Say ‘I'm going to get something’ in Mexican Spanish

Voy por algo

boy pohr AHL-goh

[boy pohr AHL-goh]

💬 Usage Tip: ir por means "to go get" or "to go fetch". Swap in anything: voy por hielo "I'm going to get ice".

Phrase Breakdown

Voy

[boy]

I go / I'm going

Present of 'ir' for 'yo'.

Example

Voy al estadio.

I'm going to the stadium.

por

[pohr]

for

Common preposition used to indicate reason, motive, or thanks.

Example

Te escribo "Por" tu apoyo durante la feria de empleo.

I’m writing to you for your support during the job fair.

algo

[AHL-goh]

something

Indefinite pronoun meaning 'something'; refers to an unspecified thing.

Example

Busco algo que me motive más.

I’m looking for something that motivates me more.

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