The Verb IR + A + Infinitive/Place
The verb “ir” is IRREGULAR. It means “to go” in English. It is often followed by the word a: Voy al cine.
You must put to memory the forms of “ir” because it is an irregular verb and it follows no pattern.
Yovoy Túvas Ud. Élva Ella Nosotros vamos Vosotros vais Uds. Ellos van Ellas
We use a form of the verb ir + a + infinitive to tell what someone is going to do- in the immediate future.
Yo voy a nadar. Y tú, ¿vas a jugar fútbol? I’m going to swim. And you, are you going to play soccer? Notice that only “ir” is conjugated. The second verb in a sentence is never conjugated. It remains in its infinitive form.
Los estudiantes van a la biblioteca. The students go (are going) to the library.
Don’t forget the way to say “to the” 4 ways: a + el (al)- (singular) a la - (singular) a los -(plural) a las -(plural)
9 ¿Adónde van ustedes?: Nosotros vamos a la(s) tienda(s)....a la biblioteca....a la ciudad....a la oficina....a la dentista....a la iglesia....a la librería....a la playa. a + la(s) = a la(s)
10 ¿Adónde vas mañana?: Yo voy al médico.... al hotel.... al dentista.... al parque.... al cine....al café....al hospital....al restaurante....al supermercado. a + el = al or a los= a los
Translate the following sentences: ¡Traduce! a) I am going to drink water, because I’m thirsty. b) I am going to swim at the pool. I feel warm! c) I am going to go to the cafeteria. I am hungry! I feel like eating pizza. d) I am going to put on a jacket tomorrow. It’s cold! e) I am sleepy. I am going to my house, and I am going to lie down on my bed! I NEED TO SLEEP!