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Verbal Periphrasis with Infinitive

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Las Perífrasis Verbales con infinitivo are the combination of two verbs, sometimes linked by a preposition or relative pronoun, being the first verb the one that is conjugated and the second verb the one that always stays in the infinitive form.

Here is a list of a few common perífrasis verbales followed by an infinitive and its uses:

1. Ir a + infinitivo

a. Used to predict or ask for a future that we consider evident.

El avión va a salir con retraso por culpa de la lluvia.
The plane is going to be delayed because of the rain.

b. We also use this perífrasis to inform about decisions or plans.

La semana que viene voy a apuntarme al gimnasio.
Next week I'm going to join a gym.

2. Tener que / Hay que + infinitivo

a. Tener que expresses a personal obligation.

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