What is the future of ir in Spanish?

Iré, irás, irá, iremos, iréis, irán. Regular conjugation: future endings attached to the infinitive ir. Used for future actions of going, predictions, and definitive plans. Iré al gimnasio = I'll go to the gym.

What's the difference between iré and voy a ir?

Both mean I will go. Voy a ir is much more common in conversational Spanish. Iré is slightly more formal, definitive, or planned. For most everyday contexts, voy a ir is the more natural choice.

When should I use iré instead of voy a ir?

Use iré in formal contexts, definitive statements, conditional sentences (si tengo tiempo, iré), and written Spanish. Voy a ir is more casual and immediate.

Does iré have any irregular forms?

No, the future of ir is fully regular. All six forms attach future endings (-é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án) to the infinitive ir. No stem change.

How can I learn the future of ir naturally?

Future plans and predictions come up constantly. Parrot's videos surface iré / iremos / irán in real conversations, alongside the more common voy a ir, so the choice between them becomes natural.

Spanish grammar · Intermediate

Future of Ir: Iré, Irás, Irá, Conjugation and Use

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

The future of ir is regular: iré, irás, irá, iremos, iréis, irán. Add future endings to the infinitive ir. Note the contrast with ir a + infinitive (immediate future), which is more common in conversation.

Mañana iré al gimnasio.

Tomorrow I'll go to the gym.

What it is

The future of ir is regular: iré, irás, irá, iremos, iréis, irán. Future endings attach directly to the infinitive ir. Used for future actions of going, predictions, and (rarely) present probability.

In Mañana iré al gimnasio (Tomorrow I'll go to the gym), iré is the future yo form of ir, expressing a planned future action.

How to spot it

Look for iré, irás, irá, iremos, irán. All carry accents except iremos. In conversation, ir a + infinitive (voy a ir) is far more common than the simple future of ir.

Iré contigo. — I'll go with you.
Irán a la playa. — They'll go to the beach.
¿Adónde irás? — Where will you go?

In daily speech, voy a ir is more common than iré. The simple future iré sounds slightly more formal or definitive.

Future of Ir Quick Reference

Future of ir, regular

Person	Form	Translation
yo	iré	I will go
tú	irás	you will go
él/ella/Ud.	irá	he/she/it will go
nosotros	iremos	we will go
vosotros	iréis	you all will go (Spain)
ellos/ellas/Uds.	irán	they will go

Common Future of Ir Examples in Spanish

Future of ir in real contexts:

Future Travel and Movement

El próximo año iremos a España.: Next year we'll go to Spain.
Iré contigo si quieres.: I'll go with you if you want.
Irán a la playa este fin de semana.: They'll go to the beach this weekend.
Iremos en tren.: We'll go by train.
¿Adónde irás de vacaciones?: Where will you go on vacation?

Most common use: predicting or planning future travel and movement.

Formal / Definitive Statements

Iré al evento sin falta.: I'll go to the event without fail.
Mañana iremos a la reunión.: Tomorrow we'll go to the meeting.
Irás representando a la empresa.: You'll go representing the company.
Los embajadores irán a la cumbre.: The ambassadors will go to the summit.
Irán todos los invitados.: All the guests will go.

Simple future of ir is preferred in formal, written, or definitive contexts. Voy a ir is more conversational.

Negative Future of Ir

No iré al concierto.: I won't go to the concert.
No iremos sin ti.: We won't go without you.
No irán a la fiesta.: They won't go to the party.
Si llueve, no iré.: If it rains, I won't go.
Nunca iré allí.: I'll never go there.

Negative simple future is common, especially with conditionals (si llueve, no iré).

Comparison: Iré vs. Voy a Ir

Iré al gimnasio mañana. = Voy a ir al gimnasio mañana.: I'll go to the gym tomorrow.
Iremos a España. = Vamos a ir a España.: We'll go to Spain.
¿Irás? = ¿Vas a ir?: Will you go?
Iré contigo. (more formal). Voy a ir contigo. (more casual): I'll go with you.
Iré a la cumbre (formal context). Voy a ir al cine (casual context).: Same meaning, different formality.

Both are correct. Iré is slightly more formal or definitive; voy a ir is more conversational and common in speech.

How to Use the Future of Ir

Regular Conjugation

Future endings (-é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án) attach to the infinitive ir. No stem change.

ir + é = iré, ir + ás = irás, ir + á = irá.

Predictable, regular pattern.

Infinitive + future endings.

Iré vs. Voy a Ir

In conversational Spanish, voy a ir is far more common than iré. The simple future iré sounds slightly formal, definitive, or planned. Both are correct.

Mañana voy a ir (casual). Mañana iré (more formal).

Both work.

Voy a ir for everyday speech. Iré for emphasis or formality.

Used in Conditional Sentences

Future of ir is common in conditional sentences (si + present + future): Si llueve, no iré (If it rains, I won't go).

Si tengo tiempo, iré.

If I have time, I'll go.

Si + present + simple future.

Same Stem as Conditional

The future stem (ir-) is the same as the conditional stem. Future: iré. Conditional: iría. Same stem, different endings.

Future: iré. Conditional: iría.

I'll go vs. I would go.

Future stem = conditional stem.

Common Mistakes with Future of Ir

Incorrect: Ire al gimnasio. — I'll go to the gym.

Correct: Iré al gimnasio. — I'll go to the gym.

Future yo form carries an accent: iré. Without the accent, the stress shifts incorrectly.

Incorrect: Voy a iré mañana. — I'll go tomorrow.

Correct: Voy a ir mañana. / Iré mañana. — I'll go tomorrow.

Pick one construction: voy a + infinitive (voy a ir) OR simple future (iré). Mixing them (voy a + future) is ungrammatical.

Incorrect: Iras a la fiesta. — You'll go to the party.

Correct: Irás a la fiesta. — You'll go to the party.

Future tú form carries an accent: irás. Without the accent, the word is misspelled and the stress shifts.

Future of Ir FAQs

What is the future of ir in Spanish?: Iré, irás, irá, iremos, iréis, irán. Regular conjugation: future endings attached to the infinitive ir. Used for future actions of going, predictions, and definitive plans. Iré al gimnasio = I'll go to the gym.
What's the difference between iré and voy a ir?: Both mean I will go. Voy a ir is much more common in conversational Spanish. Iré is slightly more formal, definitive, or planned. For most everyday contexts, voy a ir is the more natural choice.
When should I use iré instead of voy a ir?: Use iré in formal contexts, definitive statements, conditional sentences (si tengo tiempo, iré), and written Spanish. Voy a ir is more casual and immediate.
Does iré have any irregular forms?: No, the future of ir is fully regular. All six forms attach future endings (-é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án) to the infinitive ir. No stem change.
How can I learn the future of ir naturally?: Future plans and predictions come up constantly. Parrot's videos surface iré / iremos / irán in real conversations, alongside the more common voy a ir, so the choice between them becomes natural.