Future and attitudeSpanishB1

Simple future

The simple future can mark future time, but it also appears in guesses and assumptions about the present.

Examples

SpanishTranslation
Mañana hablaremos con el equipo.

Tomorrow we will speak with the team.

Serán las ocho ya.

It is probably eight already.

No te preocupes, volveré pronto.

Do not worry, I will come back soon.

Pattern

infinitive + future ending

How it works

The simple future can mark future time, but it also appears in guesses and assumptions about the present. 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.
  • Sometimes the form signals probability rather than a firm plan.

Why it matters

Handle plans, politeness, and less direct meaning.

Use in context

This tense becomes more interesting once you notice its modal uses, not just its calendar uses.