irá
“irá” means “will go” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
will go
Also: is going
📝 In Action
Mi hermano irá a la universidad el próximo año.
A1My brother will go to university next year.
¿A qué hora irá usted al aeropuerto?
A2What time will you (formal) go to the airport?
Ese paquete irá por correo urgente.
A2That package will go by express mail.
will fare, will turn out
Also: will take place
📝 In Action
No te preocupes, el examen final irá bien.
B1Don't worry, the final exam will go well (will turn out well).
Si sigue practicando, su negocio irá mejor cada mes.
B2If he keeps practicing, his business will fare better every month.
La junta irá de maravilla si todos colaboran.
B2The meeting will go wonderfully if everyone collaborates.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: irá
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'irá' to talk about a prediction?
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📚 Etymology▼
The infinitive 'ir' comes from the Latin verb *ire* (to go). However, in Spanish, the conjugation of 'ir' is one of the most complex because it mixes roots from *ire* and *vadere* (to walk), making forms like 'voy' and 'fue' highly irregular.
First recorded: Forms of the verb *ir* were present in early Romance languages, heavily evolving from the 8th to 12th centuries.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'irá' means 'will go' or 'will turn out'?
You can tell by the context. If 'irá' is followed by 'a' and a place (e.g., 'irá al parque'), it means physical movement. If it is followed by an adverb like 'bien' or 'mal' (e.g., 'irá mal'), it means the outcome or result.
What is the difference between 'irá' and 'va'?
'Irá' is the future tense (will go), used for things happening later. 'Va' is the present tense (goes/is going), used for things happening now or sometimes for very near future plans.