The future tense in Spanish is essential for expressing actions that will happen later. Whether you’re planning, predicting, or making promises, mastering this tense will boost your fluency.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
✅ How to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the future tense
✅ Real-life examples to help you understand usage
✅ Key differences between the simple future vs. near future
✅ Helpful conjugation charts for quick reference
Let’s dive in!
How to Form the Simple Future Tense in Spanish
The simple future tense (futuro simple) futuro imperfecto/futuro simple de indicativo in Spanish is used for actions that will happen in the future. It’s formed by adding endings to the infinitive form of the verb.
Conjugation Chart for Regular Verbs
| Pronoun | -AR Verbs (Hablar) | -ER Verbs (Comer) | -IR Verbs (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 of Simple Future Tense
- Yo viajaré a España. (I will travel to Spain.)
- Tú estudiarás español. (You will study Spanish.)
- Ella comerá en el restaurante. (She will eat at the restaurant.)
Irregular Verbs in the Future Tense
Some verbs have irregular stems but use the same endings as regular verbs. Here’s a quick list:
| Infinitive | Irregular Stem | Future Conjugation (Yo) |
|---|---|---|
| Tener | tendr- | tendré (I will have) |
| Poder | podr- | podré (I will be able to) |
| Querer | querr- | querré (I will want) |
| Saber | sabr- | sabré (I will know) |
| Venir | vendr- | vendré (I will come) |
Examples of Irregular Future Tense
- Nosotros tendremos una reunión. (We will have a meeting.)
- Ellos podrán ayudarte. (They will be able to help you.)
Simple Future vs. Near Future (Ir a + Infinitive)
While the simple future is used for general future actions, the near future (ir a + infinitive) is for immediate plans.
✅ Simple Future: Mañana lloverá. (Tomorrow it will rain.)
✅ Near Future: Voy a estudiar español. (I am going to study Spanish.)
👉 Learn more about Simple Future vs. Near Future in Spanish
Here are more examples of the future tense in Spanish, categorized by usage for better understanding. These examples will help beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners see the future tense in real-life contexts.
1. Predictions (No Evidence, Just Belief)
- Mañana lloverá. (Tomorrow it will rain.)
- El equipo ganará el campeonato. (The team will win the championship.)
- Creo que ella llegará tarde. (I think she will arrive late.)
- El precio de los coches subirá. (The price of cars will go up.)
2. Promises & Offers
- Te llamaré esta noche. (I will call you tonight.)
- No te preocupes, yo te ayudaré. (Don’t worry, I will help you.)
- Te compraré un regalo. (I will buy you a gift.)
- Te enseñaré español si quieres. (I will teach you Spanish if you want.)
3. Future Intentions & Decisions
- Estudiaré medicina en la universidad. (I will study medicine in college.)
- Viajaré a México el próximo año. (I will travel to Mexico next year.)
- Aprenderé a cocinar paella. (I will learn to cook paella.)
- Compraré una casa en el futuro. (I will buy a house in the future.)
4. Hypothetical Situations (Often with “Si” Clauses)
- Si estudias, aprobarás el examen. (If you study, you will pass the test.)
- Si ahorras dinero, podrás viajar. (If you save money, you will be able to travel.)
- Si no duermes bien, estarás cansado. (If you don’t sleep well, you will be tired.)
5. Commands in a Polite Way (Softer than Imperative)
- Harás la tarea ahora. (You will do the homework now.) (More like a firm instruction)
- Llamarás a tu madre, ¿verdad? (You will call your mother, right?) (Gentle reminder)
6. Expressing Probability (Present Guess)
- ¿Dónde estará Juan? (Where could Juan be?) (He might be somewhere now)
- Tendrá unos 30 años. (He must be about 30 years old.) (Guessing age)
- Serán las 5 de la tarde. (It must be 5 p.m.)
7. Irregular Verbs in Context
- Yo tendré éxito. (I will succeed.) (Tener → Tendré)
- Tú podrás venir con nosotros. (You will be able to come with us.) (Poder → Podrás)
- Ella sabrá la verdad pronto. (She will know the truth soon.) (Saber → Sabrá)
- Nosotros haremos el proyecto. (We will do the project.) (Hacer → Haremos)
Spanish Simple Future Tense Quiz
⚡ Spanish Future Tense Quiz
Fill in the blank with the correct future tense conjugation!
