Spanish Phrase
¿Te vas a dormir pronto?
Meaning
Literally, 'Are you going to sleep soon?' It asks whether the listener plans to go to bed in the near future. The tone can be caring, curious, or even a gentle reminder not to stay up too late.
When to use
Use this question in informal settings with friends, family, or classmates when you want to know if someone will retire for the night soon—e.g., after a party, a late‑night study session, or before a long trip.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tevasadormirpronto?
Reflexive pronoun (te)
The pronoun 'te' indicates that the action of sleeping is performed on yourself; it's required with the verb 'dormir' when you refer to going to bed.
Ir a + infinitive (vas a dormir)
This construction expresses a near‑future intention, similar to English 'going to + verb'. The verb 'ir' is conjugated in the present tense.
Adverb placement (pronto)
Adverbs of time like 'pronto' usually go after the infinitive in this structure, but they can also appear at the end of the clause for emphasis.
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and a closing (?) question mark. Both are required in written form.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te vas a dormir pronto?
Are you going to sleep soon?
Sí, creo que a las diez ya me acuesto.
Yes, I think I'll be in bed by ten.
✕Common Mistakes
te vas a dormir pronto?
Missing opening question mark and accent on the opening '¿' makes the sentence look like a statement.
¿Vas a dormir pronto?
Omitting the reflexive pronoun changes the meaning to 'you will sleep soon' (a general statement) rather than 'you are going to go to bed'.
¿Te vas a pronto a dormir?
Placing 'pronto' before the infinitive ('pronto a dormir') is ungrammatical in Spanish.
↔Alternatives
¿Vas a acostarte pronto?
Are you going to go to bed soon?
¿Te vas a ir a la cama pronto?
Are you going to go to bed soon?
¿Te vas a dormir ya?
Are you going to sleep now?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, dinner is often served late (9‑10 p.m.), so 'pronto' can still mean after midnight. When speaking with older people or in formal contexts, replace the informal 'te' with 'se' (¿Se va a dormir pronto?) or use a more polite structure like '¿Va a irse a dormir pronto?'.