ir + a + infinitive

Just as you say “going” + an infinitive in English, to say what you are going to do, in

Spanish you use a form of the verb ir + a + an infinitive to express the same thing.

Let’s review the forms of iryo voy nosotros/as vamostú vas vosotros/as vaisélella vaUd.

ellosellas vanUds.

And what is an infinitive?

An infinitive is any verb that is not conjugated. You can tell that a verb is an infinitive because it

ends in –ar, -er, or –ir.

Some examples are...jugar comer hablarmontar ir patinar

Now let’s practice using ir + a + infinitive

Let’s write a sentence to say...Pedro is going to run in the park.

First, use a form of ir. You can tell which form to use by looking at the subject of the

sentence.

Next, add a. Now write the second verb in the infinitive.

Pedro va a correr en el parque.

Voy a jugar al tenis hoy.I am going to play tennis today.

¿Tú vas a jugar al golf esta tarde?Are you going to play golf this afternoon?

Mis amigas van a ir de cámping mañana.My friends are going to go camping tomorrow.

Here are some more examples...