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.

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2 The Verb IR + A + Infinitive/Place

3  The verb “ir” is IRREGULAR. It means “to go” in English. It is often followed by the word a: Voy al cine.

4 You must put to memory the forms of “ir” because it is an irregular verb and it follows no pattern.

5 Yovoy Túvas Ud. Élva Ella Nosotros vamos Vosotros vais Uds. Ellos van Ellas

6  We use a form of the verb ir + a + infinitive to tell what someone is going to do- in the immediate future.

7  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.

8  Los estudiantes van a la biblioteca.  The students go (are going) to the library.

9  Don’t forget the way to say “to the”  4 ways: a + el (al)- (singular) a la - (singular) a los -(plural) a las -(plural)

10 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)

11 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

12 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!