Futuro próximo (ir a + infinitivo)

What is the futuro próximo?

The futuro próximo (“going to-future” in English) is used to express something that is going to happen in the future, no matter the time, and it is a plan, something you have scheduled.

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The formation of the futuro próximo

The formation of this tense is very simple and its use is very common in Spanish. We just need:

• Verb ir (to go) used as an auxiliary verb.
• The preposition “a”
• The infinitive of the verb

Conjugation of the auxiliary verb ir

The complete formation of the futuro próximo

Fortunately this tense doesn’t have any irregularities!

When to use the futuro próximo?

The use of ir+a+infinitive is very common in Spanish.  We use it for:

Plans or intentions in the future

• El año que viene voy a hacer más deporte. (I am going to do more sport next year.)
• El sábado en la fiesta no voy a beber mucho. (I am not going to drink too much at the party on Saturday.)

Actions in the immediate future

If the action takes place right after speaking we also use the futuro próximo

• Ahora voy a hacer un pastel. (I am going to bake a cake.)
• No sé, voy a hablar con Isabel.  (I don’t know, I am going to talk to Isabel.)

Marker words of the futuro próximo

If the futuro próximo is too easy for you, read the pages on futuro simple and futuro compuesto