ella va

she goes

ella va(eh-yah bah)

phrase

1. (used to indicate movement or attendance; third person singular)

a. she goes

Ella va a trabajar andando, porque su esposo es representante y necesita el coche.

She goes to work on foot, because her husband is a rep and needs the car.

b. she's going

Ella va a clase mañana, pero yo tengo hora con el dentista.

She's going to class tomorrow, but I have an appointment with the dentist.

2. (clothing; third person singular)

a. she wears

Ella va siempre en vaqueros, mientras que su novio va con traje y corbata.

She always wears jeans. while her boyfriend wears a suit and a tie.

b. she's wearing

¿Cómo van vestidos? - Ella va con un vestido blanco, y él con una sudadera negra.

What are they wearing? - She's wearing a white dress, and he's wearing a black sweatshirt.

3. (used to talk about appearance; third person singular)

a. she looks

Ella va siempre muy guapa. - Bueno, es que tarda horas en arreglarse.

She always looks very nice. - Well, it takes her hours to get ready.

4. (used to indicate a future action; third person singular; used with "a")

a. she's going to

Ella va a hacer la cena, y yo fregaré luego los platos.

She's going to make dinner, and I'll do the dishes afterward.