Future of the present
The simple future can express future time, but it can also suggest probability or prediction.
Examples
PortugueseTranslation
Amanhã falaremos com mais calma.
Tomorrow we will speak more calmly.
Serão umas sete horas agora.
It is probably around seven now.
Voltarei assim que puder.
I will return as soon as I can.
Pattern
infinitive + future ending
How it works
The simple future can express future time, but it can also suggest probability or prediction. This pattern typically appears as infinitive + future ending and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The future endings attach to the infinitive.
- This tense can sound more formal than ir + infinitive.
Why it matters
Handle doubt, wish, and more complex clause relationships.
Use in context
This tense becomes more useful when you notice its modal flavor as well as its calendar meaning.