Meaning
La expresión en inglés «Are you going to» se utiliza para preguntar sobre las intenciones o planes futuros de una persona. Es una forma de indagar si alguien tiene la intención de hacer algo en el futuro cercano o lejano. En español, comúnmente se traduce como «¿Vas a...?». Esta estructura se usa principalmente en situaciones informales y cotidianas.
Ejemplos de uso:
Esta estructura ayuda a iniciar conversaciones sobre planes futuros y permite a las personas compartir sus intenciones o cambiar de planes si es necesario. Es una herramienta útil para coordinar actividades y asegurarse de que todos estén al tanto de lo que se planea hacer.
Today's Sentences
- Are you going to school now?
- Are you going to work today?
- Are you going to come to the party?
- Are you going to the convenience store?
- Are you going to run in the morning?
- Writer's Note
01
Are you going to school now?
Situation 1
Good morning.
Morning!
Are you going to school now?
¿Vas a ir a la escuela ahora?
Yes, I’m all ready to go.
Have a great day!
See you later.
Nos vemos luego.
Situation 2
Do you have time for some cereal?
I overslept. No time for breakfast today.
Are you going to school now?
I’m gonna leave in about 5 minutes.
02
Are you going to work today?
Situation 1
You look awful!
I don’t feel so well.
Are you going to work today?
No, I don’t think I can.
Situation 2
Are you going to work today?
Yes.
But I can go in after lunch.
Pero puedo entrar después del almuerzo.
Why?
I worked overtime yesterday.
03
Are you coming to the party?
Situation 1
Are you going to come to the party?
Sure.
What time is the party?
¿A qué hora es la fiesta?
It starts at 8pm.
Sounds great.
See you there!
¡Nos vemos allí!
Situation 2
It was my birthday last Friday.
Happy Belated Birthday!
Everyone is coming over on the weekend.
Are you going to come to the party?
¿Vas a venir a la fiesta?
Sure.
Send me the details.
Envíame los detalles.
04
Are you going to the convenience store?
Situation 1
Are you going to the convenience store?
Why?
I feel like snacking.
Do you want chips, chocolate or candy?
Situation 2
I feel like having a hotdog.
A hotdog at this hour?
Are you going to the convenience store?
No, but I will if you want that hotdog.
05
Are you going to run in the morning?
Situation 1
We ate so much for dinner tonight.
We did. I’m stuffed.
Are you going to run in the morning?
I think I have to.
Situation 2
Are you going to run in the morning?
I think I’ll go around 6.
So early?
I find it’s the perfect time to see the sunrise and start the day with a run.
Writer’s Note
The phrase "Are you going to" is a very common and useful expression in English. It’s used to ask about someone’s future plans, intentions, or decisions in a polite and conversational way.
- Key Points about "Are you going to"
👉 Used to ask if someone plans to do something in the near or foreseeable future.
👉 It’s a question about intention or scheduled action.
Examples:
👉 Are you going to call her later?
👉 Are you going to finish that sandwich? - Structure:
"Are you going to" + base verb (present continuous used for future intention)
👉Are you going to watch the game tonight?
👉Are you going to study abroad next year?
👉Are you going to help me with this project? - Common Contexts:
👉 Daily plans: Are you going to the store today?
👉 Work/school: Are you going to finish the assignment?
👉 Social situations: Are you going to the party this weekend?
👉 Reminders/requests: Are you going to clean your room soon?
👉 Se usa para preguntar si alguien planea hacer algo en un futuro cercano o previsible.
👉 Es una pregunta acerca de la intención o una acción programada.
Ejemplos:
👉 Are you going to llamar a ella más tarde?
👉 Are you going to terminar ese sándwich?
"Are you going to" + base verb (presente continuo utilizado para intención futura)
👉¿Vas a ver el partido esta noche?
👉¿Vas a estudiar en el extranjero el próximo año?
👉¿Vas a ayudarme con este proyecto?
👉 Planes diarios: Are you going to the store today?
👉 Trabajo/escuela: Are you going to finish the assignment?
👉 Situaciones sociales: Are you going to the party this weekend?
👉 Recordatorios/peticiones: Are you going to clean your room soon?
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