Regular -ER verbs, a significant group in Spanish, adhere to a consistent pattern in the future tense, making them easy to master.
Forming the Future Tense of Regular -ER Verbs
The future tense for regular -ER verbs is constructed by using the full infinitive as the stem and adding the same endings used for -AR verbs:
| Pronoun | Ending | Example (Comer) |
|---|---|---|
| Yo | -é | Comeré |
| Tú | -ás | Comerás |
| Él/Ella/Usted | -á | Comerá |
| Nosotros | -emos | Comeremos |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | -án | Comerán |
Examples:
- “Mañana beberé agua.” (Tomorrow I will drink water.)
- “Tú correrás en la maratón.” (You will run in the marathon.)
- “Ella aprenderá a tocar la guitarra.” (She will learn to play the guitar.)
Synonyms
- English: Regular -ER Future Tense Verbs
- Spanish: Verbos Regulares en -ER en Futuro Simple