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ir a + infinitive — the easy way to talk about the future.
- ir a + infinitiveThe near future: conjugate 'ir' (to go) in the present, then add 'a' + an infinitive verb. It means 'going to do' something — the easiest way to talk about future plans.Voy a viajar. = I'm going to travel.
- voy a + infinitive (yo)First person singular: 'I am going to' do something.Voy a comer. = I'm going to eat.
- vas a + infinitive (tú)Second person singular (informal): 'you are going to' do something.Vas a aprender. = You're going to learn.
- va a + infinitive (él/ella/usted)Third person singular: 'he/she is going to' or 'you (formal) are going to' do something.Va a llover. = It's going to rain.
- vamos a + infinitive (nosotros)First person plural: 'we are going to' do something. Also used as a friendly 'let's...' suggestion.Vamos a salir. = We're going to go out.
- van a + infinitive (ellos/ellas/ustedes)Third person plural: 'they are going to' or 'you all are going to' do something.Van a llegar tarde. = They're going to arrive late.
- Voy a estudiarWorked example: 'voy a' + the infinitive 'estudiar' (to study).Voy a estudiar. = I'm going to study.
- Vamos a salirWorked example: 'vamos a' + the infinitive 'salir' (to go out / leave).Vamos a salir. = We're going to go out.
- ¿Qué vas a hacer?Worked example question: ask what someone is going to do, using 'vas a' + 'hacer' (to do/make).¿Qué vas a hacer? = What are you going to do?
- empezarto begin / to startVoy a empezar. = I'm going to begin.
- terminarto finish / to endVoy a terminar. = I'm going to finish.
- llegarto arriveVan a llegar. = They're going to arrive.
- necesitarto needVas a necesitar ayuda. = You're going to need help.
- volverto return / to come backVoy a volver. = I'm going to return.
- buscarto look for / to searchVoy a buscar trabajo. = I'm going to look for work.
- encontrarto findVas a encontrar la respuesta. = You're going to find the answer.
- llevarto carry / to wear / to take (along)Voy a llevar una chaqueta. = I'm going to wear a jacket.