Meaning
A expressão "I'm going" é uma forma contraída de "I am going", usada para indicar que alguém está prestes a se deslocar de um lugar para outro. Em português, pode ser traduzida como "Eu estou indo".
Uso: "I'm going" pode ser utilizado em diversos contextos. Geralmente, é usado para descrever uma ação que acontecerá no futuro próximo ou imediato. Por exemplo, quando alguém está se preparando para sair de casa, pode dizer "I'm going" para informar que está saindo agora.
Estrutura: Esta expressão é composta pelo pronome pessoal "I" (eu), o verbo "am" (sou/estou) na forma contraída "'m", e o gerúndio "going" (indo). A combinação desses elementos forma uma construção verbal no presente contínuo, que descreve uma ação em andamento ou que ocorrerá em breve.
Exemplos de uso:
Em resumo, "I'm going" é uma expressão flexível usada no inglês cotidiano para indicar movimento ou planos imediatos.
Today's Sentences
- I’m going on a trip.
- I’m going for a run.
- I’m going to bed now.
- I’m going to meet my friend.
- I’m going to throw the bouquet.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m going on a trip.
Situation 1
What are you doing during spring break?
I’m going on a trip.
Really?
Where to?
Para onde?
I’m planning on going to France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Situation 2
What are you doing tomorrow?
I’m going on a trip.
Where are you planning on going?
I’m going on a wild camping trip in the mountains.
02
I’m going for a run.
Situation 1
Do you have any plans this morning?
Actually, I’m going for a run.
Really?
Can I join you?
Posso me juntar a você?
Sure!
Situation 2
Are you busy right now?
I’m going for a run.
I didn’t know you had plans.
I’ll be back in an hour.
I’m free after that.
Estou livre depois disso.
03
I’m going to bed now.
Situation 1
What a long day.
I’m going to bed now.
Vou para a cama agora.
You must be exhausted.
Have a good night!
Tenha uma boa noite!
I have to be at work early tomorrow so I’m not sure if I’ll see you in the morning.
Okay.
I’ll see you after work tomorrow then.
Nos vemos depois do trabalho amanhã então.
Situation 2
I’m going to bed now.
Looks like you’ve had a few drinks.
I lost count after a few shots.
You should wash up and go to bed then.
04
I’m going to meet my friend.
Situation 1
What are you doing tonight?
I’m going to meet my friend.
Where?
We’re supposed to meet at the Downtown Centre Cinemas.
Situation 2
Where are you off to?
I’m going to meet my friend.
Friend?
Or do you mean boyfriend?
Ou você quer dizer "boyfriend"?
Okay, I meant boyfriend.
05
I’m going to throw the bouquet.
Situation 1
I’m going to throw the bouquet now.
I got it!
Congratulations.
I guess the next person to get married is the one with the bouquet!
Acho que a próxima pessoa a se casar é aquela com o "bouquet"!
Thank you!
And congratulations.
E parabéns.
Situation 2
Do you remember what to do after the family photos?
I’m going to throw the bouquet.
Perfect, you remember.
I need you to throw it around the left side of your head so I can take a photo.
Preciso que você jogue isso ao redor do lado esquerdo da sua cabeça para que eu possa tirar uma foto.
Okay, got it.
Writer's Note
"I'm going to" is a semi-modal verb that's made up of the present form of "be+going to+V".
Here are a few examples:
- He just announced that he's ______ resign from the company.
- I'm not _______ negotiate a deal that isn't in my favor.
- You're not ______ go dressed like that, are you?
- She's out of her mind if she's ______ sail her boat out in this weather.
- They're ______ wait in line to be the first to get their hands on the new product.
Answers: #1-5 = "going to"
What do you think of these sentences? How are they different from the ones that you've made? How are the similar or different to the examples given above?
