To Vamose vs Vamosing Infinitives & Gerunds

When and How to Use Each Expression?

Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!

To vamose (Infinitive)

Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to vamose" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action

Example

I want to vamose from this boring party.

Vamosing (Gerund)

Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "vamosing" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.

Example

Vamosing from boring parties is my specialty.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To vamose (Infinitive)

• 1. Subject

  To vamose is the best decision we can make.

  To vamose is the best decision we can make.

  • "*To vamose*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
  • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (the best decision we can make).
• 2. Object

  She wants me to vamose with her.

  She wants me to vamose with her.

  • "Me *to vamose* with her" is the object of the verb "wants."
  • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to vamose* with her).
• 3. Adjective Modifier

  I need a reason to vamose from this place.

  I need a reason to vamose from this place.

  • "*To vamose* from this place" modifies the noun "reason."
  • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a reason *to vamose* from this place).

Vamosing (Gerund)

• 1. Subject

  Vamosing requires careful planning.

  Vamosing requires careful planning.

  • "*Vamosing*" is the subject of the sentence.
  • Gerund (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (careful planning).
• 2. Object

  I enjoy vamosing from uncomfortable situations.

  I enjoy vamosing from uncomfortable situations.

  • "*Vamosing* from uncomfortable situations" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
  • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*vamosing* from uncomfortable situations).
• 3. Object of Preposition

  She has a fear of vamosing without a plan.

  She has a fear of vamosing without a plan.

  • "Of *vamosing* without a plan" is the object of the preposition "of."
  • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a fear of *vamosing* without a plan).

Verbs Taking Infinitives/Gerunds as Objects

The following are verbs that can take only the base form of the verb (infinitive), only the -ing form (gerund), or both.

Verbs Taking Infinitives as Objects

• plan
• hope
• want
• decide
• agree

Example

They plan to vamose early in the morning.

I hope to vamose before it gets too late.

He wants to vamose to a tropical island for vacation.

We decided to vamose and start a new life.

They agreed to vamose together and explore the world.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

• enjoy
• recommend
• avoid
• imagine
• consider

Example

He enjoys vamosing to new destinations.

They recommend vamosing from toxic relationships.

I avoid vamosing without proper preparation.

Can you imagine yourself vamosing to a paradise island?

We are considering vamosing from this job.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

• like
• start
• begin

Example

She likes to vamose whenever she feels overwhelmed. She likes vamosing when things get boring.

We started to vamose after realizing our true desires. We started vamosing to find our happiness.

He began to vamose from toxic friendships. He began vamosing to improve his mental health.