Spanish Grammar: Immediate Future Tense
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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 do you conjugate the verb 'estudiar' in the immediate future tense for 'yo'?

Voy a estudiar

What happens to reflexive verbs when using the immediate future tense?

<p>You can either move the reflexive pronoun to the front of the conjugated verb or leave it at the end of the infinitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you express 'I am going to get up at 8 o'clock tomorrow' in Spanish using the immediate future tense?

<p>Voy a levantarme/Me voy a levantar a las ocho mañana</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can the present tense be used to express a planned, near future intention?

<p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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Learn how to conjugate verbs in the immediate future tense in Spanish, using the formula IR + a + Infinitive, to indicate definite intentions or plans.

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