Spanish Phrase
¿Qué vas a ver esta noche?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone what they plan to watch later in the evening. It uses the near‑future construction *ir a + infinitive* to talk about an intention that is imminent. The question can refer to TV shows, movies, a live event, or anything that can be “seen.”
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to start a conversation about evening entertainment—whether you’re chatting with a friend about a new series, asking a family member about a movie night, or making plans to go to the cinema.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quévasaverestanoche
Qué (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask about an object, action, or idea. It always carries an accent when it begins a question.
vas (ir, 2nd person singular)
Present tense of the verb *ir* (to go). In the periphrastic future it pairs with *a* + infinitive.
a (future marker)
A preposition that, together with *ir*, forms the near‑future construction *ir a + infinitive*.
ver (infinitive)
The infinitive form of the verb meaning “to see / to watch.”
esta (demonstrative adjective)
Means “this” and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
noche (noun)
Means “night.” When combined with *esta*, it specifies “this night / tonight.”
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué vas a ver esta noche?
What are you going to watch tonight?
Voy a ver la nueva temporada de *La Casa de Papel* en Netflix.
I'm going to watch the new season of *Money Heist* on Netflix.
✕Common Mistakes
Que vas a ver esta noche?
Missing accent changes the meaning; *qué* is the interrogative pronoun, while *que* is a conjunction meaning “that.”
¿Qué vas a verás esta noche?
Do not combine *ir a* with the future tense *verás*; the correct form is *vas a ver*.
¿Qué veré esta noche?
Using the simple future (*veré*) is possible but changes the nuance; *vas a ver* sounds more immediate and conversational.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué piensas ver esta noche?
What do you plan to watch tonight?
¿Qué vas a mirar esta noche?
What are you going to look at/watch tonight?
¿Qué vas a ver más tarde?
What are you going to watch later?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking households, "noche de series" (series night) is a popular ritual, especially on weekends. While asking the question, it’s common to follow up with a suggestion, e.g., "¿Te apuntas?" (Do you want to join?). Remember that the accent on *qué* is essential; without it the word becomes the conjunction *que* (that).