Voy a cenar con mis amigos.
English: I am going to have dinner with my friends.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Tiempos pasados y futuros
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The 'futuro próximo' in Spanish is a way to talk about actions that are going to happen soon. It uses a special structure with the verb 'ir' (to go) plus an infinitive verb.
When to use it
Use this structure in Spanish to talk about plans or intentions for the near future, or things you are sure will happen soon.
Key forms
- Voy a + infinitivo (ejemplo: Voy a comer)
- Vas a + infinitivo (ejemplo: Vas a estudiar)
- Va a + infinitivo (ejemplo: Él va a viajar)
- Vamos a + infinitivo (ejemplo: Vamos a bailar)
- Vais a + infinitivo (ejemplo: Vosotros vais a leer)
- Van a + infinitivo (ejemplo: Ellos van a trabajar)
Examples
¿Vas a estudiar esta noche?
English: Are you going to study tonight?
Marta va a viajar a España.
English: Marta is going to travel to Spain.
Vamos a ver una película.
English: We are going to watch a movie.
Ellos van a comprar pan.
English: They are going to buy bread.
Tips
- Remember to conjugate 'ir' according to the subject (yo, tú, él, etc.).
- The verb after 'a' always stays in the infinitive form (comer, estudiar, bailar, etc.).
- Do not use the present tense of the main verb; always use the infinitive after 'a'.