futuro próximo (ir a + infinitivo) grammar in Spanish

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

Voy a cenar con mis amigos.

English: I am going to have dinner with my friends.

¿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'.