STRUCTURE · SPANISH VOCABULARY
ir a + infinitive
going to (near future)
First introduced in Chapter 3 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Structure
Use ir a + infinitive in the phrase patterns from your chapter: connect it with the articles, pronouns, and verbs you practiced there so exam sentences sound consistent with your textbook.
Example sentences
El Ir a + infinitive es importante.Learning what "going to (near future)" means helps me follow the chapter dialogues we study in class.
Él es Ir a + infinitive.In the practice dialogue my classmate sounds going to (near future) when she describes the scene outside our dorm.
FAQ
What does ir a + infinitive mean in Spanish?
going to (near future) (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use ir a + infinitive in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is ir a + infinitive in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.