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To conjugate a verb in the immediate future tense we use the formula: IR + a + ______
To conjugate a verb in the immediate future tense we use the formula: IR + a + ______
Infinitive
This construction can be used when we want to indicate a definite ______ or plan, especially in relation to an event in the near future.
This construction can be used when we want to indicate a definite ______ or plan, especially in relation to an event in the near future.
intention
Yo ______ a estudiar
Yo ______ a estudiar
voy
Ella va a ______ aquí esta Navidad.
Ella va a ______ aquí esta Navidad.
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Me ______ a levantar a las ocho de la mañana.
Me ______ a levantar a las ocho de la mañana.
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Study Notes
Conjugating Verbs in the Immediate Future Tense
- The formula for conjugating verbs in the immediate future tense is: IR + a + Infinitive
- This construction is used to indicate a definite intention or plan, especially in relation to an event in the near future
- It is equivalent to the English “going to” form
Irregularities in Conjugation
- The present tense of the verb ir is used, followed by a and an infinitive verb
- Conjugation examples:
- Yo voy a estudiar
- Tú vas a leer
- Él/Ella/Usted va a aprender
- Nosotros/as vamos a salir
- Vosotros/as vais a comer
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes van a viajar
Examples of Immediate Future Tense in Sentences
- Ella va a estar aquí esta Navidad → She is going to be here this Christmas
- Creo que va a llover → I think it is going to rain
- Voy a levantarme/Me voy a levantar a las ocho mañana → I am going to get up at 8 o’clock tomorrow
Alternative Method: Using Present Tense for Planned Future Intention
- The present tense can be used to express a planned, perhaps scheduled, near future intention
- Examples:
- Mañana el jefe discute los planes en la reunión → Tomorrow the boss will discuss the plans at the meeting
- El vuelo sale a las siete → The flight will leave at seven o’clock
Conjugating Reflexive Verbs in the Immediate Future Tense
- Two possible methods:
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- Treat the verbs the same as in any tense, moving the reflexive pronoun to the front of the conjugated verb (e.g. Me voy a levantar a las ocho de la mañana)
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- Leave the reflexive pronoun at the end of the infinitive (e.g. Voy a levantarme a las ocho de la mañana)
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Learn the formula to conjugate verbs in the immediate future tense in Spanish, used to indicate definite intentions or plans, especially for near-future events.
