Meaning
La expresión «I’m going» se utiliza en inglés para indicar que una persona está en el proceso de ir a algún lugar en el momento presente o en un futuro cercano. La estructura de esta frase es una combinación del pronombre personal «I» (yo), el verbo auxiliar «am» y el gerundio del verbo «go» (ir), formando el presente continuo.
Uso: La frase «I’m going» es comúnmente empleada para describir acciones que están sucediendo ahora mismo o que se han planificado para un futuro cercano. Por ejemplo, si alguien te pregunta qué estás haciendo, puedes responder «I’m going to the store» (Voy a la tienda), indicando que en ese preciso momento te estás dirigiendo a la tienda.
Además, se puede usar para expresar intenciones o planes futuros, especialmente si ya están decididos o son inminentes. Por ejemplo, puedes decir «I’m going to study» (Voy a estudiar) para indicar que planeas estudiar en un futuro cercano.
En resumen, «I’m going» es una expresión versátil que se utiliza para comunicar acciones presentes o próximas, reflejando tanto la inmediatez como la intención del hablante.
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?
¿A dónde?
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?
¿Puedo unirme a "you"?
Sure!
Situation 2
Are you busy right now?
¿Estás ocupado en este momento?
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.
Estoy libre después de eso.
03
I’m going to bed now.
Situation 1
What a long day.
I’m going to bed now.
Ahora me voy a la cama.
You must be exhausted.
Have a good night!
¡Que tengas una buena noche!
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 después del trabajo mañana entonces.
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?
¿O te refieres a 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!
¡Supongo que la próxima persona en casarse es la que tiene el bouquet!
Thank you!
And congratulations.
Y felicitaciones.
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.
Necesito que lo lances alrededor del lado izquierdo de tu cabeza para poder tomar una 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?
