This introduction covers Tener que e Ir a: Two Essential Structures within Key irregular verbs: ser, estar, tener, ir for GCSE Spanish. Revise Key irregular verbs: ser, estar, tener, ir in Core Verbs — Present Tense for GCSE Spanish with 13 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. Use this page as part of a wider topic revision path rather than treating it as an isolated fact. It is section 4 of 4 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
🔧 Tener que e Ir a: Two Essential Structures
tener que + infinitivo — obligation (have to / must)
- Tengo que estudiar. — I have to study.
- ¿Tienes que trabajar mañana? — Do you have to work tomorrow?
- Tenemos que hacer los deberes. — We have to do the homework.
The formula is fixed: tener (conjugated) + que + infinitive. The infinitive never changes.
ir a + infinitivo — near future (going to)
- Voy a visitar España. — I'm going to visit Spain.
- Va a llover mañana. — It's going to rain tomorrow.
- Vamos a comer juntos. — We're going to eat together.
The formula is fixed: ir a (conjugated) + infinitive. This is your go-to structure for expressing future plans in speaking and writing tasks — examiners reward it as a tense reference.