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Future (futuro simple)
The futuro simple expresses future actions, predictions, and conjecture about the present.
Usage
The futuro simple expresses future actions, predictions, and conjecture about the present.
Formation
Regular endings
| -ar | -er | -ir | |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo (I) | -é | -é | -é |
| tú (you) | -ás | -ás | -ás |
| él/ella (he/she) | -á | -á | -á |
| nosotros (we) | -emos | -emos | -emos |
| vosotros (you, pl.) | -éis | -éis | -éis |
| ellos/ellas (they) | -án | -án | -án |
Rules
51Endings on the full infinitive
The endings -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án attach to the full infinitive.
- Mañana hablaré con ella. — Tomorrow I will talk with her.
- Comeremos a las dos. — We will eat at two.
2Same endings for all verbs
-ar, -er and -ir verbs share the same endings; only the infinitive changes.
- Vivirás en Madrid. — You will live in Madrid.
- Vivirán juntos. — They will live together.
3Irregular stems
Some verbs use a special stem like tendr-, podr- or har-, but the endings stay the same.
- Tendré tiempo el lunes. — I will have time on Monday.tener: tendr-
- No podremos venir. — We won't be able to come.poder: podr-
- ¿Qué harás después? — What will you do afterward?hacer: har-
4Predictions
The futuro states what you expect or predict will happen.
- Será un buen día. — It will be a good day.
- Dirán que sí. — They will say yes.decir: dir-
5Conjecture about the present
The futuro can express a guess about something happening now (probably, must be).
- Estará en casa ahora. — He must be at home now.
- Querrán descansar. — They probably want to rest.querer: querr-
Examples
- El año que viene viviré en España. — Next year I will live in Spain.
- Pondremos la mesa más tarde. — We will set the table later.
- ¿Vendrás a la fiesta? — Will you come to the party?
- Lo sabrás pronto. — You will know it soon.
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