Weekends are for plans, fun, and a little rest. In this lesson, you’ll get the key Spanish phrases to ask and answer about weekend plans, make invitations, and set times. We’ll focus on practical language like “Voy a…”, “¿Quieres quedar?”, and time phrases such as “el sábado por la tarde.” You’ll practice as you go with quick exercises.

Preguntar y responder: Weekend plan basics

When you want to ask someone about their plans:

• ¿Qué vas a hacer este fin de semana? = What are you going to do this weekend?
• ¿Tienes planes? = Do you have plans?
• ¿Quieres quedar? = Do you want to meet up?
• ¿Te apetece…? = Do you feel like…?

To answer simply:

• Voy a + infinitivo = I’m going to + verb
• Pienso + infinitivo = I plan to + verb
• Me gustaría + infinitivo = I’d like to + verb
• Quiero + infinitivo = I want to + verb

Time phrases to be specific:

• este sábado = this Saturday
• el domingo por la mañana = on Sunday morning
• por la tarde = in the afternoon
• por la noche = at night

Vocab you’ll use

Here are must-know words and phrases. Read the example, then imagine your own plan.

Practice: say what you’ll do

Use ir (to go) + a + infinitivo to talk about plans.

• Yo voy a estudiar. = I’m going to study.
• Nosotros vamos a cocinar. = We’re going to cook.

Este sábado a ir al cine con Marta.

El domingo por la mañana correr en el parque.

Gramática: ir a + infinitivo (future plans)

Spanish often uses ir (to go) + a + infinitive to express near future, similar to “going to” in English.

• Voy a + infinitivo: I’m going to + verb
• Vas a + infinitivo: You’re going to + verb
• Vamos a + infinitivo: We’re going to + verb

You can also use:

• Pienso + infinitivo = I plan to
• Me gustaría + infinitivo = I’d like to (polite)
• Quiero + infinitivo = I want to (more direct)

Quick check: choose the best phrase

Pick the natural Spanish for each situation.

Build longer sentences

To sound natural, add time and companions:

• Este domingo voy a visitar a mis abuelos por la tarde. = This Sunday I’m going to visit my grandparents in the afternoon.
• El sábado por la noche vamos a salir con amigos. = On Saturday night we’re going out with friends.

Cultura: making plans

In Spain and many Latin American countries, dinners can be later, and meeting up might be “por la tarde” even after 7–8pm. The verb "quedar" is your friend: "¿Quedamos el sábado?" = Shall we meet on Saturday? It’s common to suggest plans with "Vamos a…" to include the other person: "¡Vamos a tomar algo!" = Let’s grab a drink!

En el sábado voy a salir. → El sábado voy a salir. In Spanish, use "el sábado" (not "en el sábado"). La fin de semana es ocupado. → El fin de semana está ocupado. "Fin de semana" is masculine (el). For temporary states, use "estar" + adjective: "está ocupado". Quedo en casa, no me quedo. → Me quedo en casa, no quedo. "Quedar" = to meet up; "quedarse" = to stay. Use "me quedo" to say you’re staying home.

Put it all together: your mini plan

Now write 2–3 sentences about your weekend. Use one invitation.

• Este sábado voy a… (activity) por la tarde.
• El domingo por la mañana pienso… (activity).
• ¿Te apetece… (invitation)?

Try to include who, when, and where: con amigos, a las cinco, en el parque.

¿ quedar el domingo a las once?

Extra examples to model your answer

You’ve got it! With "Voy a…", "¿Quieres quedar?", and clear time phrases like "el sábado por la tarde", you can plan—and enjoy—your weekend in Spanish. ¡Buen finde! (= Have a great weekend!)