Expresar intenciones futuras en inglés: "Thinking of" y "Would prefer to"

Clase 18 de 20 • Curso de Inglés Intermedio B1: Comparativos y Planes Futuros

Resumen

Existen dos formas distintas de expresar ideas acerca del futuro.

Usando la estructura Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund para hablar de planes futuros.

He is thinking of eating chicken tonight.
We are thinking about doing the essay together.
I am thinking about visiting grandma tomorrow.

O utilizando la estructura Would prefer to + infinitive para hablar de preferencias en un futuro cercano de una manera formal.

I would prefer to see the doctor at another moment.
We would prefer to go on vacation next month.
He would prefer to visit his grandma next week.

Contribución creada con aportes de: Kevin Fiorentino.

Maria Alejandra Liscano

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We can use "thinking of" to talk about future plans. Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund
We can use "would prefer to" to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common. Would prefer to infinitive

HABANA SIANYA GONZALEZ VAZQUEZ

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thanks for the summary!

Víctor Fernández

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Im thinking of having a coffee with you María ;)

Ana Garzon Muñoz

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I'm thinking of record all the content in one day to post the next week. I'd prefer to have a mentor and advance with a guide. Furthermore, I'm thinking of buying a ring light. I'd prefer to plan the content in an editorial calendar to be organized in the months. I'm thinking about writing a blog to my personal brand

María Magdalena Anell Moreno

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My next vacation I'm thinking of traveling to Greece and Egypt.

I would prefer to visit this countries between october and november, because the climate is best.

I thinking about wich clother will used to the trip. I´m exited for this new aventure.

GERALDINE VIRGINIA MARTINEZ GARCIA

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We are thinking of baking a cake.

Ronald Gutiérrez

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I'm thinking of taking a trip to Spain next year.
We're thinking about learning French together.
She's thinking of studying abroad next semester.
I'm thinking about cooking something special for dinner tonight.

CARLOS LARREAL

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I’m thinking about making some exercise in the morning. I’d prefer to make exercise in the evening instead of the morning.

Emerson Miranda

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We're thinking of saving money

Marco Vinicio Félix Lerma

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I am thinking about running everyday in the beach

JUAN SEBASTIAN BECERRA BEDOYA

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Many of us have considered living a bold life, full of adventure and exciting moments. But would you prefer to live that way, knowing all the costs?

Daniel Steven Carrera Osorno

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Yes, it's a good way to reflect on that.

Brandon Rodrigo Henríquez Bonilla

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We can use “thinking of” to talk about future plans. Verb to be + thinking of/about + gerund We can use “would prefer to” to talk about preferences in the near future, is very formal and no vry common. Would prefer to infinitive

Jhon Carvajal

Team Platzi•

Great job here! 😃

Juan Tepas Sanchez

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In what course can I find the use of going to?

Alan Cabrera

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I don't remember in what course we saw that topic, but I'm pretty sure that was in basic path courses.

Mariana Guadalupe Romero González

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excellent class

Jhon Carvajal

Team Platzi•

Thank you Mariana! 😃

Omar Alejandro Martinez Cisneros

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I'm thinking abut writing an answer in the comment section.

Would you prefer to give your virtual hearth to this comment?

Juan David

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But what about "would rather"? Can I use it to express intentions or preferences for the future?

Jhon Carvajal

Team Platzi•

Yes, you can Juan. There are multiple ways to express intentions or preferences for the future.

Francisco Alejandro Garcia Salazar

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Next month i'm thinking of taking vacations to Barranquilla where my parents are. I would prefer to travel on a plane but if a have to travel on bus it won't be bad.

Julián Núñez

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I'm thinking of learning english all day because I have a job interview on friday, even though it's short time I'll do my best.

Jennifer Lisandra García Orellana

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"Would prefer to" se traduce al español como "preferiría" y se utiliza para expresar una preferencia o deseo en relación a una acción futura. Por ejemplo, en la frase "I would prefer to go to the beach" se traduciría como "preferiría ir a la playa". Este uso es común en situaciones más formales o al hacer decisiones basadas en opciones.

julyabeltran

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<u>I thinking of travel to Canada for studing english</u>

<u>i would prefer eat sushi nor pasta</u>

Diego Castro

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We can use "Thinking of" to talk about plans in the future.

Verb to be + Thinking of/about + gerund.

Examples:

I´m thinking of changing job.
We´re thinking of getting a new car.
I´m thinking of calling her.

We can use "would prefer to" talk about preferences in the near future.

Would prefer to + infinitive.

Example:

I´d prefer to see the doctor next week.

Diego Castro

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I am thinking of studying a lot of English to finish this B1 module and move on to the next B2 module.

My parents are thinking about going to live in another city.

I prefer to study on the platzi than in an academy.

We prefer to travel in the low season, it is more relaxing.

Carolina Echeverria

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I'm thinking about organizing my friend's baby shower.
I would prefer if we ordered food this weekend.