How to Say ‘Do your own thing.’ in Spain Spanish
Ir a tu bola.
eer ah too BOH-lah
[eer ah too BOH-lah]
💬 Usage Tip: Encourages independence; literally 'go to your ball'.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Reflects the young, rebellious spirit of doing things your own way.
Phrase Breakdown
Ir
[eer]
To go
To proceed towards an action or place.
Voy a la escuela.
I go to school.
a
[ah]
to
Used to indicate direction or destination.
Ir a casa.
Going home.
tu bola
too BOH-lah
your own way
A phrase meaning to do things independently or as one pleases.
Siempre vas a tu bola.
You always do things your own way.
Words in this phrase
tu
[too]
your
Belonging to or associated with you.
Tu coche está ahí.
Your car is there.
bola
[BOH-lah]
own way
When a person does things without considering others.
Siempre vas a tu bola.
You always do your own thing.
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