A1.11.2 Spanish grammar: To be going to + infinitive
The combination of the verb 'ir' + a + infinitive...
Gramática: Ir + a + infinitivo
A1 Spanish Going to future
Level: A1
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- The formula is: ir + a + infinitivo.
- Use this structure to talk about actions in the near future.
| Pronombre | Fórmula | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| Yo | Voy + a + infinitivo | Yo voy a viajar en octubre. (I am going to travel in October.) |
| Tú | Vas + a + infinitivo | Tú vas a descansar en verano. (You are going to rest in the summer.) |
| Él/Ella/Usted | Va + a + infinitivo | Ella va a celebrar su cumpleaños en septiembre. (She is going to celebrate her birthday in September.) |
| Nosotros/Nosotras | Vamos + a + infinitivo | Nosotros vamos a disfrutar de la nieve en invierno. (We are going to enjoy the snow in winter.) |
| Vosotros/Vosotras | Vais + a + infinitivo | Vosotros vais a visitar Italia en otoño. (You are going to visit Italy in autumn.) |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | Van + a + infinitivo | Ellas van a empezar una nueva rutina en enero. (They are going to start a new routine in January.) |
Exercise 1: To be going to + infinitive
Instruction: Choose the correct word, read the sentence out loud and translate.
Show answers Show translationvais, va, voy, van, vas, vamos
1. Ellos ... a celebrar la Navidad en familia.
2. El tiempo ... a cambiar en invierno.
3. Yo ... a celebrar mi cumpleaños en enero.
4. En verano nosotros ... a viajar.
5. Tú ... a descansar en las vacaciones.
6. Vosotras ... a disfrutar del calor en julio.
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Translate and say the word out loud. Use the word in a sentence.
Show translation|
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Voy
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(I am going) |
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2.
Van
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(They go) |
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3.
Vas
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(You are going) |
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4.
Vais
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(You all are going) |
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5.
Vamos
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(We are going) |
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6.
Va
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(Is going) |