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How to Say ‘I'm in a hurry’ in Spain Spanish

Voy con prisa

boy kohn PREE-sah

[boy kohn PREE-sah]

💬 Usage Tip: Word for word this is "I go with hurry". tengo prisa "I'm in a hurry" means the same and is just as common.

Phrase Breakdown

Voy

[boy]

I go / I'm going

First person singular of 'ir'. In taxi context, it introduces your destination.

Example

Le digo al conductor: «Voy a la calle Mayor».

I tell the driver: “I’m going to Calle Mayor.”

con

[kohn]

with

Preposition used to indicate company, connection, or interaction.

Example

Hablé con una empleada sobre el ambiente laboral.

I spoke with an employee about the work environment.

prisa

[PREE-sah]

hurry

The noun for hurry; tener prisa means to be in a hurry.

Example

Tengo prisa para llegar al tren.

I'm in a hurry to catch the train.

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