Formando el Futuro Simple
Conjugaciones regulares e irregulares
Forming the Simple Future — Regular & Irregular Verbs
Forming the Simple Future — Regular & Irregular Verbs
For regular verbs, add the endings directly to the infinitive — all three verb groups (-AR, -ER, -IR) share the same endings.
The endings are the same — only the stem (raíz) changes. Learn them in 3 groups:
| Group | Verb | New Stem | Example (Yo) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Group A — "D" Verbs (e/i → d) |
Tener (to have) | tendr- | Yo tendré |
| Poner (to put) | pondr- | Yo pondré | |
| Salir (to leave) | saldr- | Yo saldré | |
| Venir (to come) | vendr- | Yo vendré | |
|
Group B — Drop the E (removes the e) |
Poder (can) | podr- | Yo podré |
| Saber (to know) | sabr- | Yo sabré | |
| Querer (to want) | querr- | Yo querré | |
|
Group C — Super Irregulars (unique stems) |
Hacer (to do/make) | har- | Yo haré |
| Decir (to say) | dir- | Yo diré |
Plans, Forecasts & Probability in the Present
Many learners think it's about time — that "ir a" is for tomorrow and the future simple is for next year. This is a myth! The real difference is about intention and certainty, not the calendar.
Someone asks a question about the present, but you don't know the exact answer. Guess using the future simple!
Choose the most natural option based on the context clues in parentheses.
Apply your future tense skills in real contexts
Read this text about Manuel's weekend plans and answer the questions below.
Write 3 predictions about the future using the simple future. Think about technology, the environment, or society. Example: "En el año 2050, los coches volarán."
Read each situation and write a futuro de probabilidad guess. Use your imagination!