4. Future Tense
The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen.
4.1. Formation
For all verbs, attach the future endings to the infinitive form.
Future Endings:
| Pronoun | Ending |
|---|---|
| Yo | -é |
| Vos | -ás |
| Él/Ella/Usted | -á |
| Nosotros | -emos |
| Ellos/Ustedes | -án |
Example Verbs:
- Hablar (to speak)
- Vos hablarás
- Comer (to eat)
- Vos comerás
- Vivir (to live)
- Vos vivirás
4.2. Irregular Verbs
Some verbs have irregular stems but use the same endings.
Irregular Stems:
- Tener → tendr-
- Vos tendrás (You will have)
- Poder → podr-
- Vos podrás (You will be able)
- Hacer → har-
- Vos harás (You will do/make)
- Decir → dir-
- Vos dirás (You will say)
4.3. Usage and Examples
- Vos viajarás a Argentina el próximo año. (You will travel to Argentina next year.)
- Vos estudiarás medicina. (You will study medicine.)
- Vos tendrás éxito. (You will have success.)
4.4. Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice
Conjugate the following verbs in the future tense for “vos”:
- Aprender (to learn)
- Salir (to leave) [Irregular stem: saldr-]
- Venir (to come) [Irregular stem: vendr-]
- Saber (to know) [Irregular stem: sabr-]
- Querer (to want) [Irregular stem: querr-]
Answers:
- Vos aprenderás
- Vos saldrás
- Vos vendrás
- Vos sabrás
- Vos querrás
Exercise 2: Sentence Translation
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “vos”:
- You will see the results soon.
- You will have a great time.
- You will do your best.
- You will know the truth.
- You will be able to speak fluently.
Answers:
- Vos verás los resultados pronto.
- Vos tendrás un gran momento.
- Vos harás tu mejor esfuerzo.
- Vos sabrás la verdad.
- Vos podrás hablar con fluidez.