Futuro Simple in Spanish: A2 Grammar Guide
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Key Takeaways
- Master the conjugation rules for regular and irregular verbs in the Futuro Simple
- Understand when to use this tense for predictions, promises, and future actions
- Learn how to form the future tense without memorizing many irregular verbs
- Practice making predictions and talking about future plans and possibilities
- Differentiate between “ir a + infinitive” and Futuro Simple for future expressions
Talk About the Future with Confidence
The Futuro Simple (Simple Future) is your gateway to discussing tomorrow, next year, and distant future events. While you may already know “ir a + infinitive” for immediate plans, the Futuro Simple is perfect for predictions, promises, and uncertain future events. The best part? It’s one of the easiest tenses to learn!
When to Use the Futuro Simple (Cuándo Usarlo)
Use this tense for:
- ✅ Future Predictions: Guessing what will happen.
- ✅ Future Actions: Events that will occur later.
- ✅ Promises and Offers: Making commitments.
- ✅ Probability in the Present: Guessing about current situations.
Example Sentences:
- “Mañana lloverá.” (It will rain tomorrow.) [Prediction]
- “El año próximo viajaré a Japón.” (Next year I will travel to Japan.) [Future Action]
- “Te ayudaré con tu tarea.” (I will help you with your homework.) [Promise]
- “¿Dónde estará María?” (Where could Maria be?) [Probability]
Regular Verb Conjugations (Conjugaciones Regulares)
| Subject | Ending | Hablar | Comer | Vivir |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | -é | hablaré | comeré | viviré |
| Tú | -ás | hablarás | comerás | vivirás |
| Él/Ella/Usted | -á | hablará | comerá | vivirá |
| Nosotros/Nosotras | -emos | hablaremos | comeremos | viviremos |
| Vosotros/Vosotras | -éis | hablaréis | comeréis | viviréis |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | -án | hablarán | comerán | vivirán |
💡 Grammar Tip: This is the easiest tense to conjugate! Just add the future endings to the entire infinitive – no need to remove any endings first. “Hablar” + “é” = “hablaré”. Simple!
Common Irregular Verbs (Verbos Irregulares Comunes)
| Infinitive | Irregular Stem | Yo Form | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decir | dir- | diré | I will say |
| Hacer | har- | haré | I will do/make |
| Poder | podr- | podré | I will be able |
| Poner | pondr- | pondré | I will put |
| Querer | querr- | querré | I will want |
| Saber | sabr- | sabré | I will know |
| Salir | saldr- | saldré | I will leave |
| Tener | tendr- | tendré | I will have |
| Venir | vendr- | vendré | I will come |
| Valer | valdr- | valdré | I will be worth |
| Haber | habr- | habré | I will have (auxiliary) |
| Caber | cabr- | cabré | I will fit |
🔍 Grammar Focus: The irregular verbs in the future tense are easy to remember because they all use the same regular endings (-é, -ás, -á, etc.). Just memorize the irregular stem and add the normal endings!
💻 Use our Spanish Verb Conjugation Tool to practice any verb in the future tense and get instant feedback.
Futuro Simple vs. “Ir a + Infinitive”
When should you use each future form?
| Use FUTURO SIMPLE for: | Use “IR A + INFINITIVE” for: |
|---|---|
| Predictions and guesses | Definite, concrete plans |
| Distant future events | Immediate future plans |
| Promises and offers | Scheduled events |
| Uncertain future actions | Intentions |
Examples:
- “Voy a visitar a mi abuela este fin de semana.” (I’m going to visit my grandmother this weekend.) – Definite plan
- “Visitaré a mi abuela cuando tenga vacaciones.” (I will visit my grandmother when I have vacation.) – Distant/uncertain plan
Time Expressions that Trigger the Future
These words often signal that you need to use the Futuro Simple:
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Tomorrow | mañana |
| Tomorrow morning | mañana por la mañana |
| Next week | la semana que viene / la próxima semana |
| Next month | el mes que viene / el próximo mes |
| Next year | el año que viene / el próximo año |
| Soon | pronto |
| In [time period] | en [periodo de tiempo] |
| Someday | algún día |
| In the future | en el futuro |
Putting It All Together: Future Predictions
Conversation: Making Weekend Plans
Ana: ¿Qué harás este fin de semana?
Carlos: El sábado estudiaré para mi examen. El domingo, iré al cine con unos amigos. ¿Y tú?
Ana: Yo visitaré a mis padres. Creo que tendremos una cena familiar.
Carlos: ¡Qué bien! Seguro que lo pasarás muy bien.
Translation:
Ana: What will you do this weekend?
Carlos: On Saturday I will study for my exam. On Sunday, I will go to the movies with some friends. And you?
Ana: I will visit my parents. I think we will have a family dinner.
Carlos: Great! I’m sure you will have a great time.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Confusing with “ir a”: Remember the difference between definite plans and predictions.
- Forgetting accent marks: The accents on the endings are crucial: hablaré, hablará, hablarán.
- Mixing irregular stems: “Haré” comes from “hacer,” not “haber.”
- Overusing for immediate future: For “I’m leaving in 5 minutes,” “voy a salir” sounds more natural.
- Ignoring probability use: “Estará en casa” can mean “He’s probably at home.”
Quick Reference Chart
| Category | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Primary Use | Predictions, promises, future actions, probability |
| Endings | -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án (same for all verbs) |
| Key Irregulars | 12 verbs with irregular stems + regular endings |
| Time Expressions | mañana, la semana que viene, el próximo año |
| Common Mistake | Confusing with “ir a” for definite plans |
Practice Exercise: Conjugate and Translate
Conjugate the verb in parentheses and translate the sentence:
- Yo (tener) más tiempo la próxima semana.
- ¿Tú (venir) a la fiesta el sábado?
- Ellos (hacer) un viaje a México.
- Nosotros (saber) los resultados mañana.
Answers:
- tendré – I will have more time next week.
- vendrás – Will you come to the party on Saturday?
- harán – They will take a trip to Mexico.
- sabremos – We will know the results tomorrow.
💻 Practice Conjugations Live! Use our Spanish Verb Conjugation Tool to practice any verb in the future tense and get instant feedback.
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