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8th GRADE SPANISH Ch 7-2 GRAMMAR NOTES 1. ir a + infinitive When talking about the future or saying one is GOING to do something, the ir a + the infinitive construction is often used. voy a estudiar (I am going to study) (see conjugation of ir on pg. 61) ¿Vas a hacer la tarea? (Are you going to do the homework) Note: the ir is conjugated, NOT what one is going to do 2. Pensar to plan or to intend: Pensar (is an e - ie stem-changing verb) When saying that one plans or intends to do something use pensar + infinitive construction: Pienso hacer la tarea (I intend to do the homework) 1. Reflexive verbs Note the following sentences Marta va a lavar el coche Marta va a lavarse las manos (Martha washes the car) (Martha is going to wash her hands) a. Se is a reflexive pronoun, representing the same person as the subject (oneself) b. Se will normally be at the end of a reflexive verb (They are listed in the dictionary this way as well.) lavarse, afietarse bañarse vestirse c. When leaving the verb in the infinitive or participle form, the reflexive pronoun stays attached to the verb: Voy a bañarme but the pronoun changes to match the person. d. the reflexive pronoun changes when the person changes me (myself) te (yourself) se (himself/herself, themselves ) nos (ourselves) e. conjugate the reflexive verb in the following manner: Voy a bañarme Vamos a bañarnos vas a bañarte va a bañarse van a bañarse 8th GRADE SPANISH Ch 7-2 GRAMMAR NOTES 1. Expressions with tener There are many expressions in which tener does not mean to have. Tener que + infinitive To have to (do something) Tener ganas de + infinitive To feel like (doing something) Tener . (15) . . años To be (15) years old When tener is used with an infinitive, do NOT conjugate the infinitive. Tengo que estudiar (I have to study) Tengo que lavarme la cara (I have to wash my face) Tiene ganas de cantar (He feels like singing)