Ir a + infinitive
Use ir a plus an infinitive to talk about near-future plans in a direct, conversational way.
Examples
SpanishTranslation
Voy a preparar la cena ahora.
I am going to make dinner now.
Vamos a ver una película después.
We are going to watch a movie later.
¿Vas a llamar a tu madre?
Are you going to call your mother?
Pattern
ir + a + infinitive
How it works
Use ir a plus an infinitive to talk about near-future plans in a direct, conversational way. This pattern typically appears as ir + a + infinitive and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The infinitive does not change after ir a.
- This pattern often sounds more immediate than a formal future tense.
Why it matters
Build the sentence frames that power daily routines and short stories.
Use in context
This is one of the most natural first future patterns because it appears constantly in everyday speech.