Introduction
Ir a infinitive is a grammatical construction that plays a crucial role in Spanish conjugation. It allows you to express various actions, intentions, and events. Understanding and using ir a infinitive correctly is essential for effective communication in the Spanish language.
Ir a infinitive consists of the verb ir (to go) followed by the infinitive of another verb. For example:
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I am going to sing | Yo voy a cantar |
We are going to study | Nosotros vamos a estudiar |
1. Expressing Future Intentions:
Ir a infinitive is commonly used to express future intentions or plans. According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), approximately 80% of future actions in Spanish are expressed using ir a infinitive.
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I will travel next month | Voy a viajar el mes que viene |
They are going to get married soon | Ellos van a casarse pronto |
2. Describing Scheduled Events:
Ir a infinitive can also be used to describe scheduled events or appointments.
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The meeting is going to start at 10 a.m. | La reunión va a empezar a las 10 de la mañana |
The doctor's appointment is going to be at 3 p.m. | La cita con el médico va a ser a las 3 de la tarde |
1. Choosing the Correct Tense:
Ir a infinitive uses the present tense of ir for future actions and the preterite tense for past actions.
English | Spanish |
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I am going to eat | Voy a comer |
I was going to call you | Iba a llamarte |
2. Using Pronouns:
Pronouns can be placed before or after ir, but they are typically placed after ir when it is followed by the infinitive.
English | Spanish |
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I am going to meet her | Voy a encontrarla |
They are going to meet me | Van a encontrarme |
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