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Future with ir a + infinitive
Expressing Future in Spanish
In Spanish, the most common way to express future actions at the A1 level is using the structure "ir a + infinitive". This is similar to the English "going to" future. This construction is formed with the present tense of the verb "ir" (to go), followed by the preposition "a", and then the infinitive form of the main verb.
Future with ir a + infinitive
| Subject | Ir (present) | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | voy a | voy a viajar | I am going to travel |
| tú | vas a | vas a estudiar | you are going to study |
| él/ella/usted | va a | va a comer | he/she is going to eat |
| nosotros/as | vamos a | vamos a bailar | we are going to dance |
| vosotros/as | vais a | vais a cantar | you all are going to sing |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | van a | van a trabajar | they are going to work |