Spanish · B1 · Family moment
Promises We Make in Spanish
This guide focuses on using the Spanish future tense (Futuro Simple) to make formal promises and predictions. Unlike the 'ir + a + infinitive' construction used for immediate plans, the synthetic future is often used for solemn commitments and long-term outcomes, making it perfect for shared family goals.
What you'll learn
- Form the synthetic future tense (Futuro Simple) for regular verbs.
- Express formal promises to children regarding new responsibilities.
- Predict positive outcomes to encourage confidence.
Spanish phrases for promises we make
Te ayudaré a practicar tu discurso mañana.
I will help you practise your speech tomorrow.
Uses 'ayudaré', the future form of 'ayudar'.
Aprenderás mucho como delegado de la clase.
You will learn a lot as class representative.
'Delegado' is the term for a student representative.
Discutiremos tus ideas después de cenar.
We will discuss your ideas after dinner.
'Discutir' in Spanish means to discuss or debate, not necessarily to argue.
Escucharé antes de darte consejos.
I will listen before I give you advice.
The future tense shows a specific intention or promise.
Tus compañeros agradecerán tu ayuda.
Your classmates will appreciate your help.
'Agradecer' is used here in the future tense to predict an outcome.
Encontraréis una solución justa juntos.
You will find a fair solution together.
'Encontraréis' is the plural 'you' (Vosotros) form used in Spain.
Te dejaré la decisión final a ti.
I will leave the final decision to you.
Emphasizes granting autonomy through a future promise.
Celebraremos cuando el proyecto esté terminado.
We will celebrate when the project is finished.
Note the use of the subjunctive 'esté' after 'cuando' for future events.
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Delegado/a
Class representative
Commonly used in school settings.
Justo/a
Fair
Used to describe decisions or solutions.
Discurso
Speech
Refers to a formal presentation or talk.
Consejo
Advice
Often used in the plural 'consejos' in Spanish.
The Spanish Simple Future (Futuro Simple)
To form the future tense for regular verbs, add these endings directly to the infinitive (the -ar, -er, or -ir form): -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Yo (I) | Infinitive + é | Hablaré (I will speak) |
| Tú (You) | Infinitive + ás | Comerás (You will eat) |
| Nosotros (We) | Infinitive + emos | Viviremos (We will live) |
More examples
Prometo que te apoyaré en todo.
I promise that I will support you in everything.
Combining 'Prometo' with the future tense reinforces the commitment.
¿Me ayudarás con la tarea?
Will you help me with my homework?
The future tense can also be used to ask for a commitment.