Future Tense with Regular Verbs

In this lesson, we will dive into the conjugation and applications of the future tense with regular verbs in Portuguese. By mastering the future tense, you will be able to effectively express your plans, hopes, and dreams.

Conjugating Regular Verbs in the Future Tense

To conjugate regular verbs in the future tense, follow these steps:

1. Take the infinitive form of the verb (e.g., comer, falar, partir).
2. Drop the infinitive ending (-er, -ar, -ir).
3. Add the appropriate future tense endings based on the subject pronoun.

Below are the conjugations of regular verbs in the future tense for each subject pronoun:

• Eu (I) - Drop the r and add ei - comerei, falarei, partirei
• Você, Ele, Ela (You, He, She) - Drop the r and add á - comerá, falará, partirá
• Nós (We) - Drop the r and add emos - comeremos, falaremos, partiremos
• Vocês, Eles, Elas (You all, They) - Drop the r and add ão - comerão, falarão, partirão

Examples of Future Tense Usage

Now, let's see how the future tense with regular verbs is used in practical scenarios:

• Falar: Eu falarei com ela amanhã.
  • English: I will talk to her tomorrow.
• Comer: Vocês comerão pizza hoje à noite.
  • English: You all will eat pizza tonight.
• Partir: Ele partirá para o Brasil na próxima semana.
  • English: He will leave for Brazil next week.

Tips for Using the Future Tense

To effectively use the future tense in Portuguese, keep these tips in mind:

1. Use "ir" + infinitive: Instead of using the future tense conjugation, you can form the future tense by using the verb "ir" (to go) followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. This construction is commonly used in spoken language.

   • Example: Eu vou comer pizza. (I am going to eat pizza.)

2. Future time expressions: When discussing future actions, it can be helpful to use time expressions to provide context. Some common time expressions used with the future tense include:

   • amanhã (tomorrow), hoje à noite (tonight), na próxima semana (next week), no próximo mês (next month)

With this knowledge of conjugating regular verbs in the future tense and understanding its usage, you will be well-equipped to express your plans, hopes, and dreams in Portuguese.

Keep practicing and incorporating the future tense into your conversations to solidify your understanding and fluency in the language. Happy learning!