· Robert William · Blog · 3 min read
'Tener' Future Tense
Learn about the future tense of 'tener' in Spanish, including conjugation, common expressions, tips, important phrases, the irregular verbs, idioms, and 'tener que' + infinitive.
¡Bienvenidos, language enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the future with “tener” - the Swiss Army knife of Spanish verbs. Get ready to unlock the power of possession and obligation in the times to come!
Conjugation of ‘Tener’
Behold, the future form of “tener” in all its irregular glory:
| Pronoun | Conjugation | Think of it as… |
|---|---|---|
| yo | tendré | ”I’ll have it in the bag!“ |
| tú | tendrás | ”You’ll be the proud owner!“ |
| él/ella/usted | tendrá | ”He’ll/She’ll/You’ll possess it!“ |
| nosotros/nosotras | tendremos | ”We’ll have it covered!“ |
| vosotros/vosotras | tendréis | ”You all will be holding it down!“ |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | tendrán | ”They’ll/You all will have it on lock!” |
Notice the plot twist? “Ten-” transforms into “tendr-”. It’s like “tener” is putting on its superhero cape for the future!
Common Expressions
Let’s see this verb flex its muscles:
“El próximo mes tendré más tiempo libre.” (Next month I will have more free time.) Ah, the sweet promise of future leisure!
“¿Cuántos años tendrás en 2030?” (How old will you be in 2030?) Time travel, Spanish style!
“Mañana tendremos una reunión importante.” (Tomorrow we will have an important meeting.) Future you is already yawning.
Tips for “Tener” future tense
- Stem Change Sorcery: “Ten-” becomes “tendr-” faster than you can say “abracadabra”!
- Accent Acrobatics: Those little marks aren’t just for show. They’re the difference between “I will have” and “I will tea” (not a real word, but you get the point).
- Time Warp Practice: Pair “tener” with futuristic phrases like “el próximo año” (next year) or “en el futuro” (in the future). You’ll sound like a Spanish-speaking time lord!
Important Phrases
Impress your amigos with these common expressions:
“Tendré que hacerlo” (I’ll have to do it) The responsible adult’s mantra
“¿Tendremos suficiente dinero?” (Will we have enough money?) Every traveler’s eternal question
“Tendrás que esperar” (You’ll have to wait) Perfect for testing your friends’ patience
The Irregular
“Tener” isn’t the lone wolf in this irregular future. It’s joined by rebels like “hacer” (har-) and “venir” (vendr-). They’re the mavericks of the Spanish verb world, marching to the beat of their own conjugation drum!
”Tener” Idioms
Spice up your Spanish with these idiomatic uses:
“Tendré en cuenta tu opinión” (I’ll take your opinion into account) Diplomatic future you is on point!
“Tendremos que ver” (We’ll have to see) The perfect non-committal response
“¿Qué tendrá en mente?” (What could he/she have in mind?) For when you’re trying to read future minds
”Tener que” + Infinitive
Want to talk about future responsibilities? “Tener que” + infinitive is your go-to:
“Tendré que estudiar más.” (I will have to study more.) Future you is already hitting the books
“Tendremos que llegar temprano.” (We will have to arrive early.) Early bird gets the… future worm?
Wrapping Up
Congratulations! You’ve just added a powerful tool to your Spanish language toolkit. With “tener” in the future tense, you’re ready to talk about future possessions, obligations, and even throw in some idiomatic flair.
Remember, mastering “tener” is like predicting the future - it takes practice, but soon you’ll be seeing (and speaking about) tomorrow like a pro!
¡Hasta la próxima, futuros expertos del español!
