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La chica va a ver la luna y las estrellas.

La chica va a ver la luna y las estrellas.
The girl is going to see the moon and the stars.
From Lesson 71:The Natural World·Spanish (Spain)

Questions & Answers about La chica va a ver la luna y las estrellas.

Why is there an "a" between "va" and "ver"?
In Spanish, when you want to say you are going to do something, you use a form of the verb ir (to go) + a + an action word (infinitive). Here, va is the "she is going" form of ir. So va a ver translates to "she is going to see". You always need that little a in the middle to connect them!
How would I change this sentence to say "I am going to see the moon"?
You would change va to the "I" form of the verb ir. The "I go" or "I am going" form is voy. So, the sentence becomes Voy a ver la luna.
Why is it las estrellas instead of los estrellas?
The Spanish word for star is estrella. Because it ends in an "a", it is a feminine noun. When talking about plural feminine nouns, you must use the feminine plural word for "the", which is las.
What is the difference between using ver and mirar in this sentence?
ver means "to see" and is about the physical ability or act of seeing. mirar means "to look at" or "to watch", which is a more intentional action. If the sentence used mirar, it would mean the girl is actively going to look at or watch the moon, rather than just seeing it.

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