irán
“irán” means “they will go” in Spanish (future movement or travel).
they will go, you will goAlso: they are going
📝 In Action
Ellos irán a la playa el próximo fin de semana.
A1They will go to the beach next weekend.
Mis padres irán a visitarme en diciembre.
A2My parents will go to visit me in December.
¿A qué hora irán ustedes al aeropuerto?
A2What time will you (plural, formal) go to the airport?
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: irán
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'irán' to mean a future action?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The Spanish verb 'ir' comes from a mix of different Latin verbs related to movement, primarily *ire* (to go) and *vadere* (to walk/go). The future form 'irán' follows the standard development of the future tense from Vulgar Latin.
First recorded: 10th century (as part of the conjugation of 'ir')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'irán' the same as 'van a ir'?
They both express future action. 'Irán' (Simple Future) is often used for predictions or more distant plans. 'Van a ir' (Near Future, literally 'they are going to go') is much more common in daily speech, especially for plans happening soon.
Who is the subject of 'irán'?
The subject is always plural: 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed group), 'ellas' (they, feminine group), or 'ustedes' (you, formal plural).