Ir de pesca/caza/compras
Is there any rules that show which words I can use with this construction?
Spanish Dict examples: Voy de pesca, Voy de caza, Voy de compras.
Would I be able to say "Voy de esgrima"?
2 Answers
Quickly reviewing a lot of activities, I think it is related to the space where those activities are practised. For example, "caza", "pesca", "camping", "picnic", "compras", are practised in a relatively open field without clear delimitations. A golf field has its limitations, as well as the gym where you practise fencing. That's why "ir de esgrima" is incorrect, whereas "voy de caza" is correct. It's like "I'm going round there" and "I'm going there"... English for "Voy por ahí" and "Voy a ahí"... It's difficult to find you when you go hunting, fishing, camping, because even if you provide someone with a location, it's an open space. Sounds confusing, but it's the only explanation I can find!
Excellent question, I don't know the answer though, I am not sure there is a rule
You cannot say voy de esgrima, or , voy de golf...
Here you would use the structure:
Voy a hacer esgrima, voy a jugar al golf
