Going to do: Italian grammar lesson 18

How to use andare a in Italian? Learn more about the andare a grammar with simple rules and examples and practice with audio lessons.

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Andare a: structure

In Italian, if we want to say we’re going to do something we use the following structure: andare a + verb in the infinitive (the base form).

We use this construction to talk about something we’re just about to do. Let’s get started!

Andare a going to

Andare: conjugation

In case you don’t remember the conjugation of the verb “andare”, here it is:

  • Io vado, tu vai, lui/lei va, noi andiamo, voi andate, loro vanno.

As you might know, it’s one of the most used irregular verbs in Italian, so it’s always good to try and memorize the conjugation.

Andare a fare Italian

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Andare a: examples

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Here are some examples:

Vado a fare la spesa.

I’m going to do the groceries.

Cosa vai a fare là?

What are you going to do there?

I miei amici vanno a mangiare fuori stasera.

My friends are going to eat out tonight.

Noi andiamo a vedere un film.

We’re going to watch a movie.

Vado a Italian

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FAQs on Going to do: Italian grammar lesson 18

What is andare in Italian?

In Italian andare is a first group irregular verb that means "to go."

What preposition comes after andare?

When the verb andare is used with an infinitive, the preposition "a" must be used. Additionally, the verb andare is sometimes used to create idiomatic expressions, in which the verb takes on a different meaning.

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