grammar.verbs.ir-a-infinitive
Ir a + infinitive: the spoken future
Voy a llamar, vamos a ver: the default future of conversation. In the imperfect, iba a = 'was going to'.
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Explication
Conjugated ir + a + infinitive covers plans and intentions: voy a cocinar esta noche, van a subir los precios. The a is obligatory.
Past version iba a + infinitive expresses interrupted or unrealized intent: iba a escribirte, pero me quedé sin batería.
Exemples
Vamos a necesitar más tiempo.
We're going to need more time.
We're going to need more time.
Région: global
Iba a comprar, pero el precio subió.
I was going to buy, but the price went up.
I was going to buy, but the price went up.
Région: global