van a ser

it's almost

they're going to be

van a ser(bahn ah sehr)

phrase

1. (used to express an approximate time)

a. it's almost

¿Qué hora es allá en México? - Van a ser las dos de la mañana.

What time is there in Mexico? - It's almost two in the morning.

2. (used to express a future action; third person plural)

a. they're going to be

Me gusta mucho este grupo. Estoy segura de que van a ser muy famosos.

I really like this band. I'm sure they're going to be very famous.

b. they'll be

Mira a estas criaturas. Algún día van a ser médicos, abogados, científicos... ¿No te parece increíble?

Look at these little children. Someday they'll be doctors, lawyers, scientists... Isn't that amazing?

c. are going to be

Dicen que los carros eléctricos van a ser más baratos el año próximo.

They say electric cars are going to be cheaper next year.

d. will be

A este paso, las restricciones de agua por sequía van a ser permanentes.

At this rate, water restrictions because of the drought will be permanent.

e.

no direct translation

"Van a ser tiempos difíciles," predijo el economista.

"These are going to be hard times," predicted the economist.

Tengo que irme de viaje, pero van a ser solo unos días.

I have to go on a trip, but it'll be just a few days.

3. (used to express a future action; second person plural)

a. you're going to be

Si van a estar en la ciudad hoy, no se pierdan la actuación de Klimt en el Nuevo Apolo.

If you're going to be in town today, don't miss the Klimt show at the New Apolo.

b. you'll be

Me alegro mucho de que se casen. Seguro que van a ser muy felices.

I'm so glad you're getting married. I'm sure you'll be very happy.