The Future Tenses (Futuro)

Spanish has two main ways to express the future: the "going to" plan, and the "will" decision.

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In Everyday Spanish

Native speakers use ir + a + infinitive much more often in daily conversation. Learn it first, then move on to the simple future.

Most Common

1. Ir + a + Infinitive

Used for plans and intentions. Similar to "going to" in English. Use it when the future is already planned or expected.

ir + a + infinitive

No Irregulars!

  • yo voy
  • tú vas
  • él va
  • nosotros vamos
  • vosotros vais
  • ellos van

Voy a estudiar.

I am going to study.

Vamos a viajar.

We are going to travel.

¿Vas a venir?

Are you going to come?

2. Simple Future

Used for predictions, promises, and assumptions. Similar to "will" in English.

infinitive + future ending

12 Irregular Stems

  • yo -é
  • tú -ás
  • él -á
  • nosotros -emos
  • vosotros -éis
  • ellos -án

Estudiaré español.

I will study Spanish.

Viajaremos mañana.

We will travel tomorrow.

Será difícil.

It will be difficult.

Quick Comparison: The Vibe Check

Voy a llamar a María.

I am going to call María.

Already Planned

Llamaré a María.

I will call María.

Sudden Decision / Promise

Deep Dive

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Spanish 'Going To' vs 'Will'

Master the subtle differences in meaning and intent. When does a prediction become a promise?
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Daily Expressions with Irregulars

tendr-, vendr-, pondr-, saldr-, valdr-, podr-, sabr-, habr-, har-, dir-, querr-, cabr-