irán
ee-RAHN
Quick Reference
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
Future Tense Formation
Unlike most Spanish verbs, the verb 'ir' (to go) is irregular in the future tense. Instead of adding endings to the infinitive 'ir', you simply add the standard future endings (-é, -ás, -á, etc.) to the base form 'ir', resulting in 'irán' for the plural subject (ellos/ellas/ustedes).
Simple Future vs. Near Future
This form ('irán') is the Simple Future. It’s used for plans or predictions far in the future. For the immediate future, Spanish often uses the 'ir a + infinitive' structure: 'Van a ir' (They are going to go).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Irán' and 'Iban'
Mistake: "Using 'iban' (Imperfect tense: they used to go/were going) when talking about the future."
Correction: 'Irán' is for future actions. Remember the 'á' sound in the future tense: 'Ellos irán mañana' (They will go tomorrow).
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation Tip
The stress is always on the last syllable in this future form: i-RÁN. This is a common pattern for all future tense plural forms.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: irán
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'irán' to mean a future action?
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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).