Spanish Grammar Question

Question

I have a few questions about Spanish Grammar which I don't know.

1. How would you say "They are going to set the table" using ir + a + infinitive?
2. How would you say "You are going to cook" using ir + a + infinitive?
3. How would you say "We are going to fold the clothes" using ir + a + infinitive?
4. How would you say "You are going to dust" using ir + a + infinitive?

Answer 1

Hello Sri,

I think you are looking for the formula: pronoun (optional) + present indicative of ir + a + ir + a + infinitive. Here are your examples:

1. Ellos van a ir a poner la mesa.
2. Tú vas a ir a cocinar.
3. Nosotros vamos a ir a doblar la ropa.
4. Tú vas a ir a sacudir el polvo.

However, a more natural and accurate way of expressing these is to omit the ir + a + infinitive all together and say:

1. Ellos van a poner la mesa.
2. Tú vas a cocinar.
3. Nosotros vamos a doblar la ropa.
4. Tú vas a sacudir el polvo.

Remember that the pronoun is optional and note that adding the ir + a + infinitive is more equivalent to saying "They are going to go set the table."

Hope this helps!