The future tense with ‘ir + a + infinitive’

👉 How to use ir a+infinitive in spanish?

– Spanish Grammar Basics for Beginners –

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I. Formation of the future tense

In Spanish, the near future (futuro próximo) is formed from the structure :

Verb IR – conjugated in the present tense
+
Preposition “a”
+
Verb in the infinitive

* Conjugation of the verb IR (to go) in the present tense :

– Yo voy
– Tú vas
– Él/Ella/Usted va
– Nosotros vamos
– Vosotros vais
– Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes van

II. Use of the near future

The structure IR + a + infinitive verb is used to:

* Express a planning that will take place at a specific time.

Example :

El mes que viene, voy a viajar a España ==> Next month, I will travel to Spain.
Este fin de semana, voy a celebrar mi cumpleaños ==> This weekend, I will celebrate my birthday.

* Express an action that is going to happen right now.

Example :

Vas a venir con nosotros a la cena ==> You are going to come with us to dinner.
En 10 minutos, voy a estudiar con mis amigos ==> In 10 minutes, I will study with my friends.

* Express an intention

Example :

Prometo que de ahora en adelante, voy a llegar a tiempo ==> I promise that from now on, I will arrive on time.

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