IR + a + Infinitive — Near Future
Express future plans using ir + a + infinitive (going to do something)
A1| ir | example | |
|---|---|---|
| yo | voy | Voy a cocinar |
| tú | vas | Vas a estudiar |
| él/ella | va | Va a trabajar |
| nosotros | vamos | Vamos a comer |
| ellos/Uds. | van | Van a salir |
Pattern: subject + ir (conjugated) + a + infinitive
- ·Use for plans, intentions, and near-future actions
- ·IR is irregular — memorize: voy, vas, va, vamos, van
- ·IR + a + place = going TO a place: Voy a la tienda
- ·IR + a + verb = going to DO something: Voy a cocinar