Voy a estudiar inglés pronto.

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Breakdown of Voy a estudiar inglés pronto.

• a: to
• ir: to go
• estudiar: to study
• inglés: English
• pronto: soon

Questions & Answers about Voy a estudiar inglés pronto.

Why do we use ir + a + infinitive (as in voy a estudiar) to talk about the future?

In Spanish, ir + a + infinitive is a common way to express a near or planned future action. It often carries the sense of going to do something soon or in the near future, similar to the English construction I am going to study.

Can we replace voy a estudiar with estudiaré?

Yes, you can say estudiaré to express the future, but voy a estudiar usually sounds more immediate or conversational. Estudiaré is also correct, but it can sound more formal or less about a concrete plan and more about a future possibility or promise.

Does pronto need to go at the end of the sentence?

Pronto can appear in different positions in the sentence; for example, you can say Voy a estudiar inglés pronto, or Pronto voy a estudiar inglés. Generally, speakers place it at the end, but both options are correct and clear.

Do I need a subject pronoun like yo before voy a estudiar?

In Spanish, subject pronouns like yo, tú, él, etc., are often omitted because the verb form already indicates the subject. Saying Yo voy a estudiar inglés pronto is not incorrect, but it’s more common to drop the yo unless you need to emphasize that you specifically will do it.

How do I pronounce the v in voy?

In most Latin American varieties of Spanish, the v in voy is pronounced similar to an English b but slightly softer. You can gently press your lips together, not as firmly as you do for the English b, and let the air pass slightly.