Future Tense in Portuguese: Immediate Future
The immediate future tense in Portuguese is used to describe actions that are going to happen soon. It is formed using the verb "ir" (to go) followed by an infinitive verb.
Formation
- Structure: Subject + "ir" (conjugated) + Infinitive Verb
Conjugation of "Ir"
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation of "Ir" |
|---|---|
| Eu | vou |
| Tu | vais |
| Ele/Ela/Você | vai |
| Nós | vamos |
| Vós | ides |
| Eles/Elas/Vocês | vão |
Examples
- Eu vou estudar.
- Tu vais comer.
- Ele vai viajar.
- Nós vamos aprender.
- Vós ides trabalhar.
- Eles vão jogar futebol.
Usage
The immediate future tense is commonly used to express plans or actions that will occur in the near future. It is similar to saying “going to” in English.
Additional Examples
- Ela vai cozinhar o jantar.
- Translation: She is going to cook dinner.
- Nós vamos visitar nossos amigos.
- Translation: We are going to visit our friends.
- Vocês vão assistir a um filme.
- Translation: You all are going to watch a movie.
Summary
The immediate future tense in Portuguese is a straightforward and effective way to talk about upcoming events or plans. By using the conjugated form of "ir" followed by an infinitive verb, you can easily communicate what you are going to do next.