Spanish Phrase
Vamos a limpiar el garaje.
Meaning
The sentence means 'We are going to clean the garage.' It uses the periphrastic future to express an intention or plan that will happen soon.
When to use
Use this phrase when you and others have decided to tidy up the garage, either as a scheduled chore or an impromptu decision. It works in both informal family settings and casual conversations with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vamosalimpiarelgaraje
Vamos
First person plural of the verb 'ir' in the present indicative, used here as a periphrastic future meaning 'we are going to'.
a + infinitive
The preposition 'a' followed by an infinitive creates a near-future construction, similar to 'going to' in English.
limpiar
Infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to clean'; follows the 'ir + a' construction.
el garaje
Definite article 'el' + masculine noun 'garaje' (garage).
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué vamos a hacer este fin de semana?
What are we going to do this weekend?
Vamos a limpiar el garaje.
We are going to clean the garage.
✕Common Mistakes
Voy a limpiar el garaje.
This uses singular 'voy' (I am going) instead of the plural 'vamos' (we are going).
Vamos a limpiar la garaje.
The noun 'garaje' is masculine, so it takes the article 'el', not 'la'.
Vamos a limpiamos el garaje.
Do not combine 'ir + a' with a conjugated verb; keep the infinitive after 'a'.
↔Alternatives
Vamos a ordenar el garaje.
We are going to tidy up the garage.
Vamos a barrer el garaje.
We are going to sweep the garage.
Vamos a hacer una limpieza del garaje.
We are going to do a garage cleaning.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking households, cleaning the garage is often a collective family activity, especially before holidays or when preparing to sell a house. Using 'Vamos a…' signals teamwork and shared responsibility, which is culturally appreciated.