dijo que iba a

said (that) was going to

→ decir
phrase Common #6,175
said (that) was going to Used in reported speech to describe a past statement about a future action or intention.
SP: Ana dijo que iba a llamar más tarde.
EN: Ana said she was going to call later.

Rice dijo que iba a usar el dinero para construir una iglesia en Little Rock.

Rice said he was going to use the money to build a church in Little Rock.

— Los pecadores (2025)

Tom dijo que iba a dar la prueba para el equipo de fútbol de su escuela.

Tom said he was going to try out for his school's football team.

Dijo que iba a ver una película.

He said he was going to see a movie.

El profesor dijo que iba a poner un examen sorpresa la semana siguiente.

The teacher said he was going to give a surprise exam the following week.

Tom dijo que iba a besar a María.

Tom said he was going to kiss Maria.

Tom dijo que iba a quedarse despierto toda la noche.

Tom said he was going to stay up all night.

Dijo que iba a tomar una copa y no volvió.

He said he was going to have a drink and never came back.

— Mystic River (2003)