Spanish Phrase
Me voy a hacer senderismo.
Meaning
The speaker is stating a personal plan to go hiking in the near future. It combines a reflexive verb with the periphrastic future to convey intention.
When to use
Use this sentence when you tell friends, family, or travel companions what you intend to do during a weekend, vacation, or any free time that involves outdoor activity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mevoyahacersenderismo.
Pronoun 'Me' with pronominal verb
'Me' is the reflexive pronoun used with the pronominal verb 'irse', indicating the subject is moving away.
Present of 'ir' + 'a' + infinitive
The construction 'voy a + infinitive' expresses a near‑future intention, similar to English 'I'm going to…'.
Infinitive 'hacer'
'Hacer' means 'to do' or 'to make' and is often paired with activities like 'senderismo' to indicate participation.
Noun 'senderismo'
'Senderismo' is the activity of walking on marked trails; it is more specific than the generic verb 'caminar'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué vas a hacer este fin de semana?
What are you going to do this weekend?
Me voy a hacer senderismo.
I'm going to go hiking.
✕Common Mistakes
Me voy a ir a hacer senderismo.
The verb 'ir' is already expressed by 'voy', so adding another 'ir' creates redundancy.
Me voy a hacer senderismo mañana.
While not grammatically wrong, placing the time expression after the period can sound unnatural; it's better to say 'Mañana me voy a hacer senderismo' or 'Me voy a hacer senderismo mañana' with a pause.
Yo me voy a hacer senderismo.
The subject pronoun 'yo' is unnecessary because the verb conjugation already indicates the speaker.
↔Alternatives
Voy a hacer senderismo.
I'm going to go hiking.
Voy a ir de excursión.
I'm going on a hike.
Planeo hacer senderismo.
I plan to go hiking.
Tengo pensado hacer senderismo.
I intend to go hiking.
Cultural Tip
Hiking ('senderismo') is a beloved pastime across Spain and Latin America, especially in mountain ranges like the Sierra Nevada, Picos de Europa, or the Andes. While 'senderismo' refers to walking on marked trails, locals may also say 'ir de excursión' or simply 'caminar' depending on the difficulty. Remember to wear proper boots, bring water, and respect trail signs – many areas have strict rules to protect the environment.