Spanish Patterns
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Iba a...

I was going to...

Iba a + infinitive

Changed plans Excuses Interrupted intentions
Iba a llamarte.I was going to call you.
Iba a decírtelo.I was going to tell you.
Iba a salir, pero empezó a llover.I was going to go out, but it started raining.
Íbamos a ir, pero al final no.We were going to go, but in the end we didn't.
¿Qué ibas a decir?What were you going to say?

Iba a... _____

preguntarte comprarlo hacerlo hoy

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#92 Voy a + infinitive #48 Estaba + -ando / -iendo #22 Era...
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