Spanish Phrase
¿Todavía vas a salir esta noche?
Meaning
The speaker is checking whether the listener still intends to go out tonight, often after previous plans have been made or when circumstances might have changed.
When to use
Use this question when you want to confirm or reconfirm evening plans, especially if you heard the other person might cancel or if you’re coordinating a group activity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Todavíavasasalirestanoche
Todavía (still)
Adverb placed before the verb phrase to indicate that an action is expected to continue.
Ir a + infinitive (near‑future)
The construction 'vas a salir' uses the verb ir in present tense + a infinitive to talk about a planned future action.
Esta noche (tonight)
A time expression that follows the verb; it literally means 'this night' and is the standard way to say 'tonight'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Todavía vas a salir esta noche?
Are you still going out tonight?
Sí, nos vemos a las ocho en el bar.
Yes, see you at eight at the bar.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Vas todavía a salir esta noche?
Place 'todavía' before the verb phrase for natural flow.
¿Todavía eres a salir esta noche?
The near‑future uses 'ir a + infinitive', not 'ser'.
¿Todavia vas a salir esta noche?
Missing accent changes the word and makes it incorrect.
↔Alternatives
¿Sigues saliendo esta noche?
Are you still going out tonight?
¿Aún vas a salir esta noche?
Are you still going out tonight?
¿Vas a salir esta noche todavía?
Are you going out tonight still?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, confirming plans the night before is common etiquette. Using 'todavía' signals that you understand the plan might have changed, showing respect for the other person's schedule. Remember that the tone can be casual among friends but more formal in professional settings.