Breakdown of Voy al concierto con mis amigos.
yo
I
con
with
mi
my
el amigo
the friend
a
to
ir
to go
el concierto
the concert
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Questions & Answers about Voy al concierto con mis amigos.
Why is there no yo before voy?
In Spanish, subject pronouns are usually dropped because the verb ending already tells you who the subject is. The -oy ending in voy makes it clear it's first person singular (“I”). You could say Yo voy for extra emphasis, but it's not required.
What does the a in voy a do?
The preposition a indicates destination or direction—much like “to” in English. With the verb ir (to go), you always use a before the place you're going to.
Why do a and el combine to form al?
Spanish grammar has a contraction rule: whenever a is followed by the masculine singular article el, they merge into al. So a el concierto becomes al concierto.
Why is it el concierto not un concierto?
The definite article el refers to a specific concert you have in mind. If you meant any concert in general, you'd say Voy a un concierto, using the indefinite article un.
What tense and personal form is voy?
Voy is the first-person singular present indicative form of the irregular verb ir (to go). It literally means “I go” or “I am going.”
What does con mean in this sentence?
Con is the Spanish preposition for “with.” Here it links voy to mis amigos (“my friends”), indicating you’re going together with them.
Why isn't there an article before mis amigos?
In Spanish, possessive adjectives like mi/mis replace articles. You say mis amigos for “my friends,” not los mis amigos. The article is dropped when you use a possessive.
Could you use asistir instead of ir here?
Yes, asistir means “to attend.” You’d say Asisto al concierto for “I attend the concert.” Ir focuses on going there, while asistir focuses on being present at the event.
Do I have to say Voy al concierto con mis amigos in that exact order?
No, Spanish word order is flexible. You could also say Voy con mis amigos al concierto or Al concierto voy con mis amigos. The meaning stays the same, though moving parts may slightly shift emphasis.