Expressing the future with "ir + a + infinitive"

Question

ir + a + infinitive is a way to express the future: to be going to do something

Reference article on infinitives 3. After a Conjugated Verb

Infinitives can be used many different ways with or without prepositions to express the idea of "to do" something.

-- Vamos a bailar. (We are going to dance.)

Any time the verb "ir" -- to go is used remember the preposition "a" before the infinite to express the future: I am going to.......

Here are some examples.

Here are some links to learn action words.

These action words are also good for learning the reflexives in the future with ir.

If members would like to create sentences (English and Spanish) and provide the next verb of action, it would be a great challenge.

Remember to use the expression "ir + a + infinitive" to express the future.

Old word -- bailer

Vamos a bailar.

We are going to dance.

New word -- subir

I do not have a corrector for the Spanish so let's help each other! And let me say "muchas gracias" to all of you who do that already!

Answer 1

Old verb: Limpiar Después de la fiesta, nuestra casa fue muy sucia, vamos a limpiarla hoy.
After the party, our house was very dirty, we're going to clean it today. New Verb: Viajar

Hola daniellamarie! Exellent sentence and use of the object! - bandit51jd, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 2

Creo que el equipo gran britaña no va a ganar el partido esta noche. I don't think team Great Britain are going to win the match tonight.

New verb: Coquetear.

Foot note :Team Great Britain is the British football entry in the olympic games

I made that prophesy after Senegal equalised in the 84th minute sadly 1-1 was the final score. - kenwilliams, Jul 26, 2012

Please include the English sentence for those learning English. Lot´s of summer games are going on in London. Will you watch many of them? - bandit51jd, Jul 27, 2012

Sorry, I forgot to include English sentence, fixed it now and in answer to your question, no I won't be watching any of them live as I am in Barcelona. - kenwilliams, Jul 27, 2012

It's on TV Ken - in case you hadn't noticed :) - ian-hill, Jul 29, 2012

Answer 3

Old verb - nadar

Voy a nadar con mi perro hoy.

New verb - engañar

It's hot enough that you and your dog will enjoy that activity! Have fun! - bandit51jd, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 4

Old verb: dormir

Voy a dormir temprano esta noche.

I'm going to bed / going to sleep early tonight

New verb: rezar

Interesting verb, rezar! - bandit51jd, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 5

Old verb: Montar

Voy a montar en bicicleta - not correct. Montar en bicicleta - correct

I'm going to ride a bike

New verb: Dormir

Creo que es : montar en bicicleta - Castor77, Jul 27, 2012

I remember ¨to ride a bicycle¨ is certain phrase rather than a literal translation, that´s how I remember this one anyway! Great effort! - bandit51jd, Jul 28, 2012

Learning something new everyday ;) - inridk, Jul 28, 2012

andar en bicicleta funcióna bien, también. - annierats, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 6

Old verb = correr

I am going to run in the Olympic games.

Voy a correr en los Juegos Olímpicos.

New verb IR

Sometimes the mind and hearts desire just isn't what the ol' body can do! (I'm just teasing, Ian)! - bandit51jd, Jul 26, 2012

Ian, I was going to bed, but no, I have to go to London now, to see this! - annierats, Jul 26, 2012

je je - my real named is Bolt. - ian-hill, Jul 26, 2012

Answer 7

Old verb: viajar

Va a viaja viajar en avión

You are going to travel by plane.

New verb: llevar

No: voy a viajar, works better. Or voy de viaje. - annierats, Jul 27, 2012

Thanks annierats : ) - Maria-Russell, Jul 28, 2012

Thanks for participating Maria! - bandit51jd, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 8

Old verb: Derretir

El helado se va a derretir si tú no lo pones pronto en el congelador.

The icecream is going to melt if you don't put it in the freezer soon.

New verb: Correr

You have really chosen a very difficult structure! In this case, it should be "derretirse". And the conjugation of "poner" is not right. "Si no (tú) no lo pones pronto en el congelador" - irnalonso, Jul 26, 2012

Answer 9

Old verb: darse cuenta de

Es importante darse cuenta de que los niños aprenden lo que viven.

It is important to realize that children learn what they live.

New verb: derretir

Any corrections will be hugely appreciated! - 0095ca4c, Jul 26, 2012

Nice realization Margherite :) You get a vote from me. - viejito, Jul 26, 2012

Va a ser importante...will put it in the future and use the formula. I think. It's true too that children live what they learn. Good one! - bandit51jd, Jul 26, 2012

Muchas gracias viejito! Thanks bandit! - 0095ca4c, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 10

Old verb: Subir

Sentence: Voy a subir el autobús. (I'm going to get on the bus)

New Verb: Hablar

Good use of subir! To get on or climb on! Muchas gracias. - bandit51jd, Jul 25, 2012

"Voy a subir el autobús" => I'm going to lift the bus. You want to to use "al autobús". - DualG, Jul 25, 2012

Thanks, DualG! - bandit51jd, Jul 25, 2012

Answer 11

Old verb: Ir

Me voy a ir a los juegos Olímpicos para ver a Ian ganando el medalle de oro. .

I'm going to go to the Olympic Games to see Ian win the gold medal.

New verb: ganar

I was hoping to catch someone with the old" "I am going to go ............" je je - ian-hill, Jul 26, 2012

Would you provide the English sentence, too, Annierats? Nice use of the forumula for the future twice!_ - bandit51jd, Jul 27, 2012

Sorry, formula. - bandit51jd, Jul 27, 2012

Sorry, Bandita, after carting 600 + haybales I forgot to include the translation. - annierats, Jul 27, 2012

Hi Annie - that is what I meant - in English we should not say "I am going to go" nor "I am going to come" - ian-hill, Jul 29, 2012

Answer 12

Old verb: pensar

Sentence: Voy a pensar de los bienes que hay en la vida. I’m going to think about the good things that exist in life.

New verb: averiguar

It's nice to see your posts! How is everything going? Any more family visits? - bandit51jd, Jul 26, 2012

Hola viejito! Are 'averiguar' and 'descubrir' interchangeable? Gracias mi amigo. - 0095ca4c, Jul 26, 2012

Hola bandit51jd ☺ I’ve been following your threads. Nice! Great to hear from you my friend. Hola Margherite ☺ Averiguar-is pretty much to (indagar): to investigate, inquire into: (verificar) to verify, check. It does have a subtle overlap into descubrir - viejito, Jul 26, 2012

It does have a subtle overlap into descubrir…but, as a proof of ascertainment. - viejito, Jul 26, 2012

Answer 13

Old verb: rezar

El cartel que va a reza: "Prohibido el paso".

The sign is going to say: "No entry".

New verb: nadar

Hola bandit! Question please...can rezar mean also to pray? - 0095ca4c, Jul 28, 2012

Yes! I'm not a native so I'm not sure how much rezar is used for say. I learned "decir" for to say, to tell. - bandit51jd, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 14

Old Verb: Llevar

Voy a llevar al cine.
I'm going to make a film.

*****New Verb:*****montar

I'm not sure what is going on with all of the stars...jejejeje - Jason7R, Jul 27, 2012

Grrr! There is llevar again! I have a great deal of trouble with that one. I would have you´d ¨hacer¨. I don´t see time being involved, nor transportation, nor an ingredient, or a count. Jason, do you or anyone have some more infor about the use of llevar - bandit51jd, Jul 28, 2012

I´ve seen your newest audio and I hope to listen to it this weekend! *****You are the star of Audio*****! lol - bandit51jd, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 15

Old verb: dañar

Si el nivel del agua sube, se va a dañar el puente.

If the water level rises, it is going to damage the bridge.

New verb: limpiar