iré
/iɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I will go" is translated into Spanish as iré.
iré is used to express a statement of intention regarding traveling to a place in the future.
How does it change in a sentence?
In spoken Spanish, the periphrastic construction voy a ir (meaning "I am going to go") is a very common way to express the same intention as iré.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɾe/
Did you know?
- While iré indicates a future destination, the phrase voy is often used as a polite way to say 'I am coming' when someone calls your name, even though ir specifically means 'to go'.
- In Spanish, the verb ir is so irregular that it is called a 'suppletive' verb, meaning it borrows sounds and shapes from entirely different ancient roots to form its different tenses.
- The root of iré is linked to the Latin word ire, which also gave English the medical term 'itinerary' to describe the path one will go.
Examples in context
- Iré a la escuela.I will go to school.This sentence uses iré to show a future intention of going to a location.Tatoeba #3706147 by cueyayotl, translation #3645248 by CN
- No, yo iré en autobús.No, I will go by bus.This sentence uses iré to specify a method of travel.Tatoeba #1043125 by jayefes65, translation #66807 by orcrist
- Iré allí aunque llueva.I will go there even if it rains.This sentence uses iré to express a determination to go despite weather conditions.Tatoeba #1353002 by marcelostockle, translation #40760 by CK
- Iré a la reunión mañanaI will go to the meeting tomorrow
- Voy a ir a la conferenciaI am going to go to the conference
- Me dirigiré a la oficina mañanaI will go to the office tomorrow
- Voy al cine esta nocheI will go to the movies tonight
- Mañana iré al supermercadoTomorrow I will go to the supermarket
- Voy a ir al supermercado mañanaI am going to go to the supermarket tomorrow
- Mañana iré a la reunión de negocios a las 9 am.Tomorrow I will go to the business meeting at 9 am.
- Esta tarde voy al parque con mis amigos.This afternoon I will go to the park with my friends.
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about a party this weekend.
- María¿Vas a venir a la fiesta, Alejandro?Are you coming to the party, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, iré el sábado por la noche.Yes, I will go on Saturday night.
- María¡Genial! Yo iré con mi hermana.Great! I will go with my sister.
- AlejandroPerfecto, nos vemos allí.Perfect, see you there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
