Questions and Answers
What is the formula to conjugate a verb in the immediate future tense?
IR + a + Infinitive
What is the equivalent English form of the immediate future tense in Spanish?
Going to
How would you conjugate the verb 'estudiar' in the immediate future tense for the subject 'Yo'?
Voy a estudiar
What is the purpose of using the immediate future tense in a sentence?
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How would you conjugate a reflexive verb in the immediate future tense?
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What is an alternative way to express a planned, near future intention in Spanish?
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What is the main difference between using the immediate future tense and the present tense to express a planned, near future intention in Spanish?
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When using the immediate future tense, what happens to the reflexive pronoun in a sentence like 'Me voy a __________'?
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What is the significance of using the verb 'ir' in the immediate future tense construction?
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How does the context of the sentence influence the choice between using the immediate future tense and the present tense?
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What is the difference in nuance between 'Ella va a estar aquí esta Navidad' and 'Ella estará aquí esta Navidad'?
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How does the immediate future tense construction differ from other verb tenses in Spanish?
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Study Notes
The Immediate Future Tense
- The immediate future tense is formed using the formula: 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
Conjugation of Verbs in the Immediate Future Tense
- Yo: voy a + Infinitive
- Tú: vas a + Infinitive
- Él/Ella/Usted: va a + Infinitive
- Nosotros/as: vamos a + Infinitive
- Vosotros/as: vais a + Infinitive
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: van a + Infinitive
Examples of the Immediate Future Tense
- 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 Way to Express Planned Intention in the Near Future
- Using the present tense 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)
Reflexive Verbs in the Immediate Future Tense
- Two ways to treat reflexive verbs:
- Move the reflexive pronoun to the front of the conjugated verb: Me voy a levantar a las ocho de la mañana
- Leave the reflexive pronoun at the end of the infinitive: Voy a levantarme a las ocho de la mañana
The Immediate Future Tense
- The immediate future tense is formed using the formula: 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
Conjugation of Verbs in the Immediate Future Tense
- Yo: voy a + Infinitive
- Tú: vas a + Infinitive
- Él/Ella/Usted: va a + Infinitive
- Nosotros/as: vamos a + Infinitive
- Vosotros/as: vais a + Infinitive
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: van a + Infinitive
Examples of the Immediate Future Tense
- 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 Way to Express Planned Intention in the Near Future
- Using the present tense 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)
Reflexive Verbs in the Immediate Future Tense
- Two ways to treat reflexive verbs:
- Move the reflexive pronoun to the front of the conjugated verb: Me voy a levantar a las ocho de la mañana
- Leave the reflexive pronoun at the end of the infinitive: Voy a levantarme a las ocho de la mañana
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Learn how to conjugate verbs in the immediate future tense in Spanish using the formula IR + a + Infinitive. Practice forming sentences with the present tense of ir + a + an infinitive verb.
