B1 Spanish GrammarFuture Tense
Master the Spanish simple future tense (futuro simple) to express plans, predictions, and probability. Learn the regular conjugations with their distinctive -é, -ás, -á endings, plus common irregular verbs like tener, poder, venir, and saber.
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1Regular Future Tense Formation
The Spanish future tense is unique: add endings directly to the infinitive without removing anything. The endings are the same for all verbs: -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án. This makes it one of the easiest tenses to form - just memorize six endings.
Future Tense Endings
| Person | Hablar | Comer | Vivir |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | hablaré | comeré | viviré |
| tú | hablarás | comerás | vivirás |
| él/ella/Ud. | hablará | comerá | vivirá |
| nosotros | hablaremos | comeremos | viviremos |
| vosotros | hablaréis | comeréis | viviréis |
| ellos/Uds. | hablarán | comerán | vivirán |
Examples
Mañana hablaré con el jefe.
Tomorrow I will speak with the boss.
hablar + é = hablaré
Llegaremos a las ocho.
We will arrive at eight.
llegar + emos = llegaremos
Ellos estudiarán toda la noche.
They will study all night.
estudiar + án = estudiarán
Escribiré una carta.
I will write a letter.
-ir verb uses same endings
2Irregular Future Stems
About 12 verbs have irregular stems in the future, but the endings stay the same. These fall into three patterns: 1) Drop the -e (tener→tendr-, poder→podr-), 2) Replace vowel with -d (salir→saldr-, venir→vendr-), 3) Complete irregulars (hacer→har-, decir→dir-).
Irregular Future Stems
| Infinitive | Stem | yo form | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| tener | tendr- | tendré | I will have |
| poder | podr- | podré | I will be able |
| saber | sabr- | sabré | I will know |
| salir | saldr- | saldré | I will leave |
| venir | vendr- | vendré | I will come |
| hacer | har- | haré | I will do/make |
| decir | dir- | diré | I will say |
| querer | querr- | querré | I will want |
Examples
Tendré más tiempo mañana.
I will have more time tomorrow.
tener → tendr- (drop e)
No podrán venir a la fiesta.
They won't be able to come to the party.
poder → podr-
Haré la tarea esta noche.
I will do the homework tonight.
hacer → har- (irregular)
Vendrán a las cinco.
They will come at five.
venir → vendr- (d replaces i)
3Uses of the Future Tense
The future tense expresses: 1) Future actions/events (mañana iré), 2) Predictions (lloverá), 3) Probability/conjecture in the present (Serán las tres - It must be three o'clock), 4) Strong promises or commands (Lo harás ahora - You will do it now).
Future Tense Uses
| Use | Example | English |
|---|---|---|
| Future event | El tren llegará a las diez | The train will arrive at ten |
| Prediction | Mañana hará calor | It will be hot tomorrow |
| Probability | Costará unos cien euros | It probably costs about 100 euros |
| Command/promise | Terminarás esto hoy | You will finish this today |
Examples
El año que viene viajaremos a España.
Next year we will travel to Spain.
definite future plan
Será medianoche.
It must be midnight.
probability in the present
Te lo diré cuando llegue.
I will tell you when I arrive.
future with cuando + subjunctive
Harás lo que te digo.
You will do what I tell you.
emphatic command
4Future vs Ir a + Infinitive
Spanish has two ways to express future: futuro simple (hablaré) and ir a + infinitive (voy a hablar). Ir a is more common in speech for near/planned future, while futuro simple is used for predictions, probability, formal contexts, and more distant future.
Comparing Future Expressions
| Ir a + infinitive | Futuro simple | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Voy a comer | Comeré | ir a: immediate; futuro: general |
| Va a llover | Lloverá | ir a: soon; futuro: prediction |
| Vamos a estudiar | Estudiaremos | ir a: planned; futuro: formal |
Examples
Voy a llamarte esta noche.
I'm going to call you tonight.
ir a: immediate, planned action
Algún día seré famoso.
Someday I will be famous.
futuro simple: distant future
El presidente hablará mañana.
The president will speak tomorrow.
futuro simple: formal announcement
Vamos a celebrar tu cumpleaños.
We're going to celebrate your birthday.
ir a: planned event
Practice Exercises
5 exercises
Complete: 'Mañana yo ___ a la fiesta.' (Tomorrow I will go to the party.)
Complete: 'Ellos ___ la verdad pronto.' (They will know the truth soon.)
Complete: '¿Qué hora ___? (I wonder what time it is.) - expressing probability
Which sentence uses 'ir a + infinitive' correctly for near future?
Complete: 'Nosotros ___ que esperar.' (We will have to wait.)
See Real Examples in Stories
Now that you've practiced, see this grammar in context
“'Intentaré ser más consciente de cómo me comunico,' prometió.”
“'Tendremos visitantes esta noche,' dijo misteriosamente.”
“'Lo harás genial, cariño,' dijo su madre con una sonrisa cálida.”
“'Perdonaré tu vida con una condición,' dijo la Bestia.”
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