Usage
The future tense in Spanish is mainly used for three purposes:
- Talking about what will happen: to describe actions or events that are going to take place in the future.
- Making predictions: to say what you think or guess will happen.
- Expressing wonder or probability: to speculate about something in the present or future (similar to saying “I wonder” or “must be” in English).
Formation
The future tense is formed by adding the following endings to the infinitive form of the verb. This applies to regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, as well as most irregular verbs.
| Spanish Word (hablar) | Spanish Word (comer) | Spanish Word (vivir) |
|---|---|---|
| hablaré | comeré | viviré |
| Pronoun | Ending | |
| yo | -é |
Irregular Verbs
Some verbs have irregular stems in the future tense, but they use the same endings. Here are a few common ones:
| Spanish Future (yo) | |
|---|---|
| diré | |
| Infinitive | Stem |
| decir | dir- |
Sample Sentences
| Spanish Sentence |
|---|
| Yo le hablaré mañana. |
| English Sentence |
Conclusion
The Spanish future tense is simple to form and useful for expressing future actions, predictions, and polite speculation. Remember to start with the infinitive verb and add the appropriate endings, and watch out for common irregular stems.
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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025