Future Simple
The future simple tense describes what will happen, what someone intends to do, or what you guess about the future. It is straightforward to form and very useful for planning and predictions.
Formation
The future simple tense is formed by adding the future endings to the infinitive (or to the modified stem for irregular verbs). This means you keep the base verb and attach endings like ‑e, ‑as, ‑á, etc., so the meaning stays clear.
| Spanish Ending | Spanish Ending | Spanish Ending | Spanish Ending | Spanish Ending | Spanish Ending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo: ‑é | tú: ‑ás | él/ella: ‑á | nosotros: ‑emos | vosotros: ‑éis | ellos/ellas: ‑án |
| German Example | English Translation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 🌅 Ich werde morgen früh surfen lernen. | I will learn to surf early tomorrow. | Simple future with infinitive |
| 🏄♂️ Du wirst am Strand Unterricht haben. | You will have lessons on the beach. | Future with second-person subject |
| ⛱️ Sie wird am Nachmittag Wellenreiten üben. | She will practice wave riding in the afternoon. | Future tense, third-person singular |
| 🏖️ Wir werden das warme Wasser genießen. | We will enjoy the warm water. | First-person plural future |
| 🌊 Ihr werdet die besten Wellen finden. | You will find the best waves. | Informal plural future |
| 🔆 Sie werden den ganzen Tag am Meer bleiben. | They will stay at the sea all day. | Third-person plural future |
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Usage
Use the future simple to express definite plans, spontaneous decisions, promises, and polite requests. It also works for guesses about present or future situations when paired with phrases like probablemente or seguramente.
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Irregular Verbs
Some high‑frequency verbs change their stem in the future tense, but they keep the same endings. Learning these common irregulars will help you form the future quickly and sound natural when planning or predicting.
| English Translation | Spanish Word | Stem Used in Future |
|---|---|---|
| to have | tener | tendr‑ |
| to come | venir | vendr‑ |
| to say / tell | decir | dir‑ |
| to be worth | valer | valdr‑ |
| to put / place | poner | pondr‑ |
| to be (temporary) | estar | estar‑ |
| to be (ser) | ser | ser‑ |
| to do / make | hacer | har‑ |
| to be able to | poder | podr‑ |
| to go out / leave | salir | saldr‑ |
| German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🌇 Ich werde früher anfangen, um die Morgenwellen zu erwischen. | I will start earlier to catch the morning waves. |
| 🏄 Du wirst besser als heute surfen können. | You will be able to surf better than today. |
| 🌴 Sie wird am nächsten Strandkreis teilnehmen. | She will attend the next beach meetup. |
| 🚤 Wir werden mit dem Boot zu den besten Breaks fahren. | We will go by boat to the best breaks. |
| 🔥 Ihr werdet nicht müde werden, den ganzen Tag zu surfen. | You will not get tired surfing all day. |
| 🌙 Sie werden nachts vom Surfen träumen. | They will dream about surfing at night. |
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Examples
| German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🌤️ Morgen werde ich an der Küste surfen lernen. | Tomorrow I will learn to surf on the coast. |
| 🏄♀️ Du wirst deine erste Welle heute noch erwischen. | You will catch your first wave today. |
| ⛵ Er wird mit den Flutwellen segeln lernen. | He will learn to sail with the tidal waves. |
| 🌊 Wir werden neue Techniken beim Wellenreiten ausprobieren. | We will try new techniques in wave riding. |
| 🏝️ Ihr werdet den ganzen Strand zum Üben haben. | You will have the whole beach to practice. |
| 🌅 Sie werden beim Sonnenaufgang surfen gehen. | They will go surfing at sunrise. |
Summary
The future simple uses the infinitive plus endings like ‑é to ‑án, and it expresses what will happen, intentions, and guesses. Irregular verbs change their stem but keep these endings, so practice the common ones to plan and predict smoothly.
Last updated: Sun Sep 14, 2025