Futuro Irregulares in Spanish
1. To form irregular future tense verbs in Spanish, identify the infinitive of
the verb.
2. Remove the ending (-ar, -er, -ir) to obtain the verb stem.
3. Add the corresponding future tense ending: -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis,
-án.
4. Some irregular verbs do not follow this pattern and must be memorized.
How to Say Irregular Future Tense Verbs in Spanish
Introduction
Learning how to conjugate verbs in the future tense is an essential skill for any Spanish language learner. While most verbs follow regular patterns, there are some irregular verbs that require special attention. In this article, we will focus on irregular future tense verbs, also known as “Futuro Irregular” in Spanish. By understanding the irregularities, you will be able to confidently express future actions and events.
1. Verbs Ending in -er and -ir
Most verbs ending in -er and -ir have regular conjugations in the future tense. However, a few common verbs have unique conjugations. For example:
– Tener (to have) becomes tendr-
– Venir (to come) becomes vendr-
– Poder (to be able to) becomes podr-
– Querer (to want) becomes querr-
– Saber (to know) becomes sabr-
2. Verbs Ending in -er and -ir with a Vowel Change
There are some verbs that undergo a vowel change in the future tense. The vowel e in the stem changes to í, and the vowel o changes to ú. This change occurs in the first, second, and third-person singular, as well as the third-person plural. For example:
– Decir (to say) becomes dir-
– Hacer (to do) becomes har-
– Caber (to fit) becomes cabr-
– Poner (to put) becomes pondr-
3. Verbs Ending in -car, -gar, and -zar
Verbs ending in -car, -gar, and -zar have a spelling change in the first-person singular form of the future tense. This change is necessary to maintain the original pronunciation. For example:
– Sacar (to take out) becomes sacaré
– Llegar (to arrive) becomes llegaré
– Empezar (to start) becomes empezaré
4. Verbs with a Stem Change
Some verbs undergo a stem change in the future tense. The change occurs in the third-person singular and plural forms. For example:
– Haber (to have) becomes habr-
– Decir (to say) becomes dir-
– Poder (to be able to) becomes podr-
– Saber (to know) becomes sabr-
5. The Verb Ir (to go)
The verb ir has its own unique conjugation in the future tense. Instead of using the infinitive verb form, you use the irregular stem ir- followed by the endings -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án. For example:
– Yo iré (I will go)
– Tú irás (You will go)
– Él/Ella/Usted irá (He/She/You(formal) will go)
– Nosotros/Nosotras iremos (We will go)
– Vosotros/Vosotras iréis (You all will go)
– Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes irán (They/You all(formal) will go)
Conclusion
By familiarizing yourself with the irregular future tense verbs in Spanish, you can confidently express actions and events that will happen in the future. Remember to practice conjugating these verbs to reinforce your understanding. With time and effort, you will master the irregular future tense conjugations and enhance your Spanish language skills. ¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!)
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