Usage
The simple future tense in Spanish is used to describe actions that will take place. It provides a straightforward way to express future intentions and plans.
- Formed by adding specific endings to the infinitive form of regular verbs.
- For -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, the endings are: -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án.
- Also used to express conjectures about the present.
What are the regular future tense endings for Spanish verbs?
The regular future tense endings for Spanish verbs are -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án.
Conjugations
| Subject | Hablar (to speak) | Comer (to eat) | Vivir (to live) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | Hablaré | Comeré | Viviré |
| Tú | Hablarás | Comerás | Vivirás |
| Él/Ella/Usted | Hablará | Comerá | Vivirá |
| Nosotros | Hablaremos | Comeremos | Viviremos |
| Vosotros | Hablaréis | Comeréis | Viviréis |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | Hablarán | Comerán | Vivirán |
How do you say 'we will speak' in Spanish?
We will speak in Spanish is 'Hablaremos'.
Examples
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| I will speak | Yo hablaré |
| You will eat | Tú comerás |
| She will live | Ella vivirá |
| We will speak | Nosotros hablaremos |
| You all will eat | Vosotros comeréis |
| They will live | Ellos vivirán |
What is the future tense used for in Spanish?
The future tense in Spanish is used for future actions and present conjectures.
Irregular Verbs
Some verbs in Spanish have irregular stems in the future tense but use the same regular endings. These verbs alter their infinitive form before adding future tense endings.
| Verb | Irregular Stem | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decir | Dir- | To say/tell |
| Hacer | Har- | To do/make |
| Poder | Podr- | To be able |
| Querer | Querr- | To want |
| Saber | Sabr- | To know |
| Tener | Tendr- | To have |
| Venir | Vendr- | To come |
Which verbs have irregular stems in the future tense?
Verbs like Decir, Hacer, Poder, Querer, Saber, Tener, and Venir have irregular stems in the future tense.
Examples
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| I will say | Yo diré |
| You will do | Tú harás |
| She will be able | Ella podrá |
| We will want | Nosotros querremos |
| You all will know | Vosotros sabréis |
| They will have | Ellos tendrán |
| I will come | Yo vendré |
How is 'we will do' expressed in Spanish?
We will do is expressed as 'Haremos' in Spanish.