Plans and assumptions in the future - Futuro Imperfecto and "de intención" in Spanish
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Welcome to this ElayaaHUB Spanish conversation event!
In this practical and essential session, we’ll explore how to speak about the future in Spanish—covering both the Futuro Imperfecto and the common structure "Ir a + infinitive" used to express near-future plans or intentions.
Together, we’ll learn how to distinguish between formal and informal future forms, how to use them to express certainty or assumptions, and how to make your future sound as natural as your present. Speak it, plan it, live it—¡vamos al futuro!
Key Vocabulary & Expressions
Spanish words and phrases that will help you navigate this conversation 😊
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Grammar Focus
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I will go – Iré
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I am going to go – Voy a ir
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She will study – Estudiará
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They are going to travel – Van a viajar
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Talking About Plans & Predictions
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I’m going to visit Spain – Voy a visitar España
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I’ll call you later – Te llamaré más tarde
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Will it rain tomorrow? – ¿Lloverá mañana?
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I think they’ll arrive on time – Creo que llegarán a tiempo
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We’re going to move next year – Vamos a mudarnos el próximo año
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I’m sure it’ll be amazing – Estoy seguro de que será increíble
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Common Future Expressions
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Tomorrow – Mañana
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Next week – La próxima semana
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Soon – Pronto
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Later – Más tarde
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In the future – En el futuro
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Future Talk in Practice
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Describe your next 24 hours. Use both forms: “Voy a estudiar esta noche. Luego, leeré un poco.”
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Write out 3 goals for the year. “Este año visitaré tres países.”
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Make predictions about trends or the world. “La tecnología será aún más avanzada.”
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Share your weekend plans. Try alternating both structures. “Voy a ver una película y después cenaré con amigos.”
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Practice “assumptions.” “No están en casa... estarán trabajando.”
The future is already speaking. Let Spanish help you say it with clarity.
Reflection Question 🌱
¿Cómo sueles hablar sobre tus planes futuros en español? ¿Usas más "voy a..." o el futuro imperfecto?
How do you usually talk about your future plans in Spanish? Do you use more "voy a..." or the future tense?
Consider writing down your thoughts in Spanish to warm up for the event!💡
Beyond Language ✨
"Speaking about the future is an act of trust.
Every time you say ‘I will,’ or ‘I’m going to,’ you’re not just describing time—you’re planting a seed. You’re shaping intention.
Whether in Spanish or any language, the way we speak about tomorrow reflects how we feel about possibility.
So say it clearly. Say it kindly. Say it like it matters. Because the future isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you begin to speak into life.”
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