Using ir por to express what point/stage someone has reached

Question 1

Ir por [something]

Answer 1

If we want to express what point or stage we have reached when doing something that is understood as having steps or stages, we can use.

The context can vary; it could be used when talking about reading a book, walking some distance, watching a TV series, etc

Question 2

I am halfway through the book more or less, so don’t tell me [what happens at] the end.

Answer 2

Voy por la mitad del libro más o menos, así que no me cuentes el final.

Question 3

We are waiting for you, Carlos. -I’ll be there in 5 minutos, I am on Sierpes street.

Answer 3

Te estamos esperando, Carlos. -Llego en 5 minutos, voy por la calle Sierpes.

Question 4

Marta went overdid it yesterday. She was on her fifth beer and she started to dance on the tables.

Answer 4

Marta se pasó un poco ayer. Iba por la quinta cerveza y se puso a bailar en las mesas.

Question 5

I am very happy with this month’s sales. We reached 2 million euros and we still have another 5 days until the end of July.

Answer 5

Estoy muy contento con las ventas de este mes. Vamos por los 2 millones de euros y todavía nos quedan 5 días para terminar julio.

Question 6

Where are you at?

Answer 6

¿Por dónde vas?