Caber in Future Tense
Conjugating “Caber” in the Future Tense
“Caber” is a Spanish verb that means “to fit” or “to be able to fit.” When using the future tense to talk about actions that will happen in the future, “caber” undergoes specific conjugation changes. Let’s explore how to conjugate “caber” in the future tense.
Regular Conjugation
“Caber” is an irregular verb in the future tense. However, it follows the regular conjugation pattern of other -er verbs. Here is the conjugation of “caber” in the future tense:
Yo cabré (I will fit)
Tú cabrás (You will fit)
Él/Ella cabrá (He/She will fit)
Nosotros/Nosotras cabremos (We will fit)
Vosotros/Vosotras cabréis (You all will fit)
Ellos/Ellas cabrán (They will fit)
Example Sentences
Here are some example sentences using the future conjugations of “caber”:
Cabré en esta pequeña caja. (I will fit in this small box.)
¿Cabrás en el asiento trasero del coche? (Will you fit in the back seat of the car?)
Él no cabrá en la maleta, es demasiado grande. (He won’t fit in the suitcase, it’s too big.)
Cabremos todos en el autobús para el viaje. (We will all fit on the bus for the trip.)
¿Cabrán todas las piezas en esta caja? (Will all the pieces fit in this box?)
Negative Form
To form the negative form of “caber” in the future tense, simply place “no” before the conjugated verb. For example:
No cabré en el ascensor, es muy pequeño. (I will not fit in the elevator, it’s too small.)
Él no cabrá en la camisa, es demasiado estrecha. (He will not fit in the shirt, it’s too tight.)
Conclusion
In the future tense, “caber” is conjugated following the regular -er verb pattern. By mastering the conjugation of “caber” in the future tense, you can confidently talk about fitting or being able to fit in the future. Practice using these conjugations in various contexts to strengthen your Spanish language skills and express future possibilities of fitting or not fitting in different situations.