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"Go away" is a form of "go away", an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "irse". "Off" is an adverb which is often translated as "apagado". Learn more about the difference between "off" and "go away" below.
off(
af
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. apagado
If you press the button while the radio is off, it turns on automatically.Si pulsas el botón cuando la radio está apagada, se enciende automáticamente.
2. (distant)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
As soon as Claire gets here, we'll head off to the park.En cuanto llegue Claire, nos iremos al parque.
I'm off to Colombia on Monday!¡Me voy a Colombia el lunes!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Pull the label off.Saca la etiqueta.
When she takes her scarf off, you can see the necklace she is wearing.Cuando se quita la bufanda, se puede ver el collar que lleva puesto.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm off work until the new year.Estoy fuera de la oficina hasta el año nuevo.
The kids have the day off of school because of snow.Los niños no tienen que ir a la escuela a causa de la nieve.
7. (near)
a. cerca
I live on a small street just off the main road.Vivo en una pequeña calle cerca de la carretera principal.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
She is off sugar as she is trying to lose some weight.No consume azúcar porque está tratando de perder peso.
The doctor warned him about going off his medication.El doctor le advirtió que no debería dejar de tomar su medicamento.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I need you to take a link off this watch.Necesito que le quite un eslabón a este reloj.
Take that towel off that chair.Saca la toalla de esa silla.
b. de descuento (pricing)
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
10. (canceled)
a. cancelado
The event is off due to a scheduling error.Se ha cancelado el evento debido a un error de planificación.
11. (wrong)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
His table manners are a bit off.Sus modales en la mesa dejan algo que desear.
I thought Julia was a bit off with me this morning.Me pareció que Julia fue algo brusca conmigo esta mañana.
12. (electricity)
13. (unwell)
go away(
go
uh
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wey
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. vete (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Go away, kid!¡Vete, niño!
b. lárgate (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Just go away! I don't want to talk to you anymore.¡Lárgate ya! No quiero hablar más contigo.
c. váyase (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Go away before the boss comes back. If he sees you here, he'll fire you.Váyase antes de que vuelva el jefe. Si lo ve aquí, lo despide.
d. lárguese (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Go away. You have no business here.Lárguese. Aquí no pinta nada.
