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After School Plans in Spanish
Learn how to discuss afternoon routines and plans using the near future tense in Spanish. This structure is perfect for talking about what will happen right after school.
What you'll learn
- Express immediate future plans using 'ir a' + infinitive
- Ask your child about their schoolwork and play activities
- Describe shared afternoon routines like snacking and reading
Spanish phrases for after school plans
Vamos a caminar a casa.
We are going to walk home.
'Vamos' means 'we go' or 'we are going'.
Vamos a merendar.
We are going to have a snack.
'Merendar' is a specific verb in Spanish for having an afternoon snack.
¿Vas a hacer tu tarea?
Are you going to do your homework?
'Tarea' is common in Latin America; 'deberes' is often used in Spain.
Voy a leer contigo.
I am going to read with you.
'Contigo' is a special form meaning 'with you'.
Tu amigo va a venir a casa.
Your friend is going to come over.
'Venir' means 'to come'.
¿Vas a jugar al fútbol?
Are you going to play football?
Remember to use 'al' (a + el) before 'fútbol'.
Vamos a preparar tu mochila de deporte.
We are going to pack your sports bag.
'Mochila' means backpack or bag.
Vas a divertirte.
You are going to have fun.
'Divertirse' is the verb for 'to have fun'.
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Merendar
To have a snack
This is a very common afternoon activity in Spanish culture.
Tarea
Homework
Specifically refers to school assignments.
Contigo
With you
A combination of 'con' (with) and 'ti' (you).
Jugar
To play
Used for games and sports.
The Near Future (Ir + a + Infinitive)
To say what someone 'is going to do', use the present tense of 'ir' (to go) + the word 'a' + the base verb (infinitive).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I am going to... | Voy a + [verb] | Voy a comer (I am going to eat) |
| You are going to... | Vas a + [verb] | Vas a jugar (You are going to play) |
| We are going to... | Vamos a + [verb] | Vamos a salir (We are going to go out) |
More examples
¿Vas a saltar?
Are you going to jump?
A simple question using the 'ir a' structure.
Vamos a descansar un poco.
We are going to rest a little.
Useful for after-school downtime.