Going to: Planos e Intenções Futuras
going to para contar sobre plans que você já organizou ou para fazer predictions baseadas no que está vendo agora!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'be going to' for plans you made before speaking and predictions based on clear evidence you can see right now.
- Use 'am/is/are' + 'going to' + base verb for plans (e.g., I am going to travel).
- Use it for predictions when you see evidence (e.g., Look at those clouds! It's going to rain).
- In negative sentences, put 'not' after the 'be' verb (e.g., They are not going to come).
Overview
I'm going to do that on Sunday? Ou talvez esteja vendo ofertas de voos e sussurrando para si mesmo: I am going to visit Tokyo next year? Se sim, você já está usando uma das ferramentas mais essenciais da língua inglesa.going to é a arquiteta do seu futuro. Nós a usamos quando temos um plano ou uma intenção sólida. Ao contrário da palavra will, que parece um estalo repentino, going to trata de coisas em que você já pensou.I'll have a coffee (decidindo agora) e I'm going to meet a friend for coffee (o plano já está na sua agenda). Neste guia, veremos como esse padrão funciona no mundo real — desde mandar mensagens no grupo até planejar sua próxima maratona na Netflix. É amigável, comum e é como as pessoas reais falam sobre suas vidas.How This Grammar Works
going to como uma ponte. Um lado é o presente e o outro é o futuro. Este ponto gramatical conecta os dois porque a semente da ação futura existe no presente.be (am, is, are). Também é usado para previsões quando vemos a evidência na nossa frente.He's going to fall! porque a evidência é visível agora. Você não está adivinhando; está relatando para onde a situação atual está indo. É como ver a barra de carregamento de um vídeo no YouTube — você sabe o que vem a seguir porque vê o progresso.
Formation Pattern
going to é como fazer um sanduíche. Você precisa de camadas específicas na ordem certa:
be (am, is, are).
going to.
Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | I am going to travel. |
Eu vou viajar. |
| Negative | She is not going to call. |
Ela não vai ligar. |
| Question | Are you going to help? |
Você vai ajudar? |
| Short Form | They're going to win. |
Eles vão vencer. |
Politeness Levels
- **Formal
** I am going to attend the meeting. (E-mails ou Zoom).
- **Informal
** I'm going to grab a burger. (Com amigos).
- **Casual
** I'm gonna watch a movie. (Apenas ao falar ou teclar!).
Memory Trick
Pense no Plano de 3 Passos: Be (estado) + Going (movimento) + To [Verb] (destino). É o GPS da sua vida!
When To Use It
going to. Primeiro: Planos e Intenções. Tudo o que você decidiu *antes* de falar.I'm going to see Coldplay. Segundo: Previsões com evidência. Quando você vê que algo vai acontecer.It's going to rain. Você não é vidente, só está olhando pela janela. Terceiro: Contexto social moderno.I'm going to post this on Instagram. Em jogos: I'm going to heal you. Se você vê que vai acontecer ou pensou um pouco, going to é a escolha certa.
Common Mistakes
be. Não diga I going to eat, diga I am going to eat. Outro erro é usar a forma verbal errada depois de to. Use sempre o infinitivo: I'm going to buy, não buying. Cuidado ao usar will para planos. Se você diz ao seu chefe I will go on holiday, parece que acabou de decidir agora. Pode confundir as pessoas! E com going to go, muitos nativos dizem apenas I'm going to the store para ser mais curto.Contrast With Similar Patterns
going to e will? No restaurante: se decidir ao pedir, diga I'll have the steak. (Espontâneo). Se estiver olhando o menu online há três dias, diga I'm going to have the steak. (Planejado).Quick FAQ
Posso usar gonna em uma entrevista?
Melhor não. Use I am going to para parecer profissional.
I'm going to go está correto?
Sim, perfeito! Mas I'm going to the store é mais curto e comum.
Conjugating 'Be Going To'
| Subject | Be Verb | Going To | Base Verb | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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I
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am
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going to
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work
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I am going to work.
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You
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are
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going to
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work
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You are going to work.
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He/She/It
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is
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going to
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work
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She is going to work.
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We
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are
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going to
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work
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We are going to work.
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They
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are
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going to
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work
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They are going to work.
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Informal (Spoken) |
|---|---|---|
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I am going to
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I'm going to
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I'm gonna
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You are going to
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You're going to
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You're gonna
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He is going to
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He's going to
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He's gonna
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We are going to
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We're going to
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We're gonna
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They are going to
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They're going to
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They're gonna
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Meanings
A verb construction used to express a person's intentions or plans for the future, or to predict something that is likely to happen based on present evidence.
Prior Plans
Decisions made before the moment of speaking.
“We are going to visit my grandmother on Saturday.”
“He is going to buy a new car next month.”
Predictions with Evidence
Predicting the future based on what we can see or feel right now.
“Watch out! That vase is going to fall!”
“I feel terrible; I think I'm going to be sick.”
Intentions
Expressing a goal or a desire to do something, even if the specific time isn't set.
“I'm going to be a doctor when I grow up.”
“She's going to learn how to play the guitar someday.”
Reference Table
| Sujeito | Positivo (+) | Negativo (-) | Pergunta (?) |
|---|---|---|---|
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I
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I am going to eat.
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I am not going to eat.
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Am I going to eat?
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You
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You are going to study.
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You are not going to study.
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Are you going to study?
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He/She/It
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He is going to work.
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He is not going to work.
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Is he going to work?
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We
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We are going to visit.
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We are not going to visit.
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Are we going to visit?
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They
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They are going to watch.
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They are not going to watch.
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Are they going to watch?
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Espectro de formalidade
I am going to attend the scheduled meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
I'm going to go to the meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
I'm gonna be at the meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
I'm gonna hit up that meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
Going To: Planos e Intenções Futuras
Estrutura
- Subject + BE I am, You are, She is
- + GOING TO Sempre 'going to'
- + Base Verb eat, study, work
Usos
- Ações Planejadas I'm going to travel.
- Intenções She's going to apply.
- Previsões Baseadas em Evidências It's going to rain.
Palavras-chave
- Amanhã I'm going to see them tomorrow.
- Próxima semana/mês We're going to move next month.
- Em breve It's going to be ready soon.
Going To vs. Will (para o Futuro)
Escolhendo 'Going To' para o Futuro
É um plano ou uma intenção que você já fez?
É uma previsão baseada em evidências claras que você vê agora?
Quando Usar Going To
Planos de Fim de Semana
- • I'm going to hike.
- • We're going to watch a movie.
- • She's going to relax.
Objetivos Futuros
- • I'm going to learn French.
- • He's going to start a business.
- • They're going to save money.
Previsões Imediatas
- • It's going to break!
- • You're going to be late.
- • The food is going to burn.
Intenções Negativas
- • I'm not going to eat that.
- • She's not going to come.
- • We're not going to buy it.
Exemplos por nível
I am going to sleep now.
I am going to sleep now.
She is going to cook dinner.
She is going to cook dinner.
They are going to play.
They are going to play.
Are you going to eat?
Are you going to eat?
We are going to visit London next summer.
We are going to visit London next summer.
It is going to rain soon; look at the sky.
It is going to rain soon; look at the sky.
I'm not going to watch that movie.
I'm not going to watch that movie.
Is he going to buy that phone?
Is he going to buy that phone?
I was going to call you, but my phone died.
I was going to call you, but my phone died.
They're going to have a hard time finishing this project.
They're going to have a hard time finishing this project.
Are you going to be using the car this afternoon?
Are you going to be using the car this afternoon?
She's going to start her own business eventually.
She's going to start her own business eventually.
The economy is going to face significant challenges next year.
The economy is going to face significant challenges next year.
If you don't study, you're going to fail the exam.
If you don't study, you're going to fail the exam.
I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
Is this situation ever going to improve?
Is this situation ever going to improve?
The sheer scale of the project is going to necessitate a complete overhaul.
The sheer scale of the project is going to necessitate a complete overhaul.
I'm going to suggest that we postpone the meeting.
I'm going to suggest that we postpone the meeting.
The tension in the room was so thick, you knew something was going to snap.
The tension in the room was so thick, you knew something was going to snap.
Are we really going to pretend that this isn't a problem?
Are we really going to pretend that this isn't a problem?
Such a radical shift in policy is inevitably going to alienate the core electorate.
Such a radical shift in policy is inevitably going to alienate the core electorate.
The protagonist's hubris is clearly going to be his downfall.
The protagonist's hubris is clearly going to be his downfall.
I was just going to observe that the data seems slightly skewed.
I was just going to observe that the data seems slightly skewed.
Whether we like it or not, automation is going to redefine the labor market.
Whether we like it or not, automation is going to redefine the labor market.
Fácil de confundir
Both are used for the future. Learners don't know which to pick.
Learners use 'will' for everything future-related.
Learners think 'I am going to the park' is the same as 'I am going to go to the park'.
Erros comuns
I going to eat.
I am going to eat.
He is going eat.
He is going to eat.
They are go to play.
They are going to play.
I am going to playing.
I am going to play.
Are you going to buying it?
Are you going to buy it?
She not going to come.
She is not going to come.
I will go to the cinema tomorrow (when planned).
I am going to go to the cinema tomorrow.
I was going to calling you.
I was going to call you.
It will rain! (seeing black clouds)
It is going to rain!
I'm gonna to go.
I'm gonna go.
Padrões de frases
I am going to ___ this weekend.
It is going to ___ because ___.
Are you going to ___ or ___?
I was going to ___ but ___.
Real World Usage
I'm gonna be there in 10 mins!
I am going to contribute my skills to your team.
It's going to be a sunny day tomorrow.
We're going to post a new video tonight!
The nurse is going to take your blood pressure.
Are we going to take the train or the bus?
Não Esqueça o 'Be'!
I am going to,
She is going to,
They are going to.
Não para Decisões Espontâneas
(e não I'm going to have a coffee") se você acabou de decidir.Use 'Gonna' de Forma Casual
Expressando Certeza
This is happening!Previsões com Base em Evidências
Smart Tips
Always reach for 'going to'. It's the 'eyes-on-the-prize' tense.
Use 'going to' to show you're organized and have plans.
Contract the 'be' verb but keep the 'going to' clear until you're very comfortable.
Use 'was going to' to immediately signal that the plan changed.
Pronúncia
The 'Gonna' Reduction
In fast, casual speech, 'going to' often sounds like 'gonna'.
The 'Be' Contraction
The 'be' verb is almost always contracted (I'm, You're, He's).
Rising on the main verb
Are you going to GO? ↗
Emphasizing the action in a question.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Remember 'B-G-T': Be verb, Going to, Then the verb.
Associação visual
Imagine a bridge. On one side is 'Today' (your plan), and on the other side is 'Tomorrow' (the action). 'Going to' is the bridge connecting them.
Rhyme
If you planned it in your head, 'going to' is what is said.
Story
Imagine you are holding a calendar. You point to Saturday and say 'I am going to...'. Then you look out the window at a dark cloud and say 'It is going to...'. The calendar is your plan; the window is your evidence.
Word Web
Desafio
Look around your room. Find one thing that is 'going to' happen in the next 10 minutes (e.g., 'I am going to drink water') and say it out loud.
Notas culturais
'Gonna' is extremely common in US pop culture and music, but using it in a formal essay will lower your grade.
British speakers often use 'going to' for immediate intentions, but may use 'shall' for formal offers, which 'going to' cannot do.
In project management, 'going to' is used to signal commitment to a plan.
The 'going to' construction evolved from the literal verb of motion 'to go'.
Iniciadores de conversa
What are you going to do this weekend?
Look at the weather. What do you think is going to happen?
What are you going to do after you finish this course?
If you won the lottery, what are you going to buy first?
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
My friends ___ to watch a new movie tonight.
Find and fix the mistake:
She going to learn Spanish next year.
Traduza para o inglês: 'Ella va a viajar a Italia el próximo verano.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Score: /3
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesI ___ (visit) my aunt tomorrow.
Which sentence is correct for a prediction with evidence?
Find and fix the mistake:
They is going to buy a house.
She is going to cook.
A: Are you coming to the party? B: No, I ___.
1. I, 2. He, 3. We
Select the planned action.
___ you going to help me?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI ___ to call my mom after work.
Choose the correct sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Look at the dark clouds! It ___ to rain very soon.
They am going to travel to Spain.
Translate into English: '¿Vas a estudiar inglés este año?'
Match the subjects with the correct form:
Choose the correct sentence:
We are go to visit our cousins next week.
Translate into English: 'No voy a comprar ese vestido, es demasiado caro.'
Arrange these words into a question:
I heard the news. She ___ to get married next spring!
Score: /12
Perguntas frequentes (8)
No, `gonna` is only for informal speaking and texting. In homework or formal writing, always use `going to`.
Use `going to` for plans made before now. Use `will` for decisions made at this exact moment.
Technically, that is the `Present Continuous`. To make it the `Going To Future`, you should say `I am going to go to the store`.
Move the `be` verb to the start: `Are you going to...?` or `Is he going to...?`
Yes! You can say `I am going to retire in 40 years.` It just means you have the intention now.
It's a natural way to speak faster. The 'to' sound blends into the 'going' sound.
It describes a plan you had in the past that usually didn't happen. `I was going to cook, but I ordered pizza instead.`
Only if you have evidence. If you just 'think' something might happen without proof, use `will`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Ir a + infinitivo
Spanish doesn't need the 'be' verb (am/is/are).
Futur proche (Aller + infinitif)
French doesn't use the 'ing' form of 'aller' in this structure.
Futur I (werden + Infinitiv)
German does not distinguish between 'will' and 'going to'.
〜つもり (~tsumori)
Japanese verbs don't change for the future; the intention is added at the end.
Sa- (prefix) / Sawfa
It doesn't use a 'going' equivalent; it's a purely grammatical marker.
要 (yào) / 打算 (dǎsuàn)
There is no verb conjugation or 'be' verb involved.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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