Ir + a + infinitive (ir + a + infinitivo)
One way to express future actions is to use ir + a + infinitive. Conjugate the verb ir in the present tense.
Form
| ir | a + infinitive | |
|---|---|---|
| yo | voy | |
| tú | vas | |
| él/ella/Ud. | va | |
| nosotros/as | vamos | |
| vosotros/as | vais | |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | van |
- Ejemplo(s):
- --Voy a ver el partido de baloncesto mañana.
- I am going to watch the basketball game tomorrow.
- --¿Vas a estudiar el español el próximo semestre?
- Are you going to study Spanish next semester?
- --La autora va a publicar su nuevo libro el año que viene.
- The author is going to publish her new book next year.
Uses of ir + a + infinitive
- To express an intended future action or to describe the future
- The verb may be conjugated in the imperfect to express a future event or action when narrated in the past. This is commonly used in spoken language.
- Ejemplo(s):
- --Íbamos a asistir la clase pero perdimos el autobus.
- We were going to attend class but we missed the bus.