How to Talk About the Future in Spanish Using "ir a + Infinitive"

If you want to say what you will do in the future in Spanish, you can use the phrase "ir a" followed by an action verb. Let’s break it down step by step:

1. Change "ir" to Match the Subject:
   This means you change the verb "ir," which means "to go," based on who is doing the action. Here’s how it looks:

   • Yo voy (I go)
   • Tú vas (You go)
   • Él/Ella/Usted va (He/She/You formal go)
   • Nosotros/as vamos (We go)
   • Vosotros/as vais (You all go)
   • Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes van (They/You all go)

2. Add the Infinitive Verb:
   An infinitive verb is the basic form of the verb, like "hablar" (to talk), "comer" (to eat), or "vivir" (to live).

3. Put Them Together:
   Now, mix "ir" with the action verb like this:

   • Example: "Yo voy a estudiar" means "I am going to study."
   • Example: "Ellos van a comer" means "They are going to eat."

Practice with These Questions:

Here are some easy questions to help you practice:

• ¿Qué vas a hacer? (What are you going to do?)
• ¿Cómo vas a estudiar? (How are you going to study?)
• ¿Dónde van a jugar? (Where are they going to play?)

Important Things to Remember:

• Negation: If you want to say you are NOT going to do something, just put "no" before the verb.

  • For example, “Yo no voy a ir” means "I am not going to go."

• Using Adjectives: Make sure your adjectives match the subject in gender and number.

  • For example, "Ella es inteligente" means "She is smart," while "Ellos son inteligentes" means "They are smart."

• Subject Pronouns: Don’t forget to use pronouns like "yo," "tú," and "él" to show who is doing the action.

With this simple method, it's easy to talk about what you will do in the future. Just remember to combine the right form of "ir" with the action verb!