The Future Tense of Abrir is used to express actions that will take place in the future, for example, Mañana abriré la tienda a las 8 a.m. (Tomorrow I will open the store at 8 a.m.).
Abrir is a regular -ir verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Abrir (to open) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | abriré |
| Tú | abrirás |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abrirá |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abriremos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abriréis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abrirán |
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Usage of Abrir in the Future Tense
Abrir generally means to open, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To open (literally): For example, Abriré la puerta (I will open the door).
To start or begin: For example, Abriremos la reunión a las 9 en punto (We will start the meeting at 9 o’clock sharp).
To reveal or disclose: For example, El detective abrirá el caso la semana que viene (The detective will open the case next week).
To create an opening (colloquial): For example, ¡Abriré un hueco en tu cara si no te callas! (I will open a hole in your face if you don’t shut up!) – a rude way of threatening violence.
To turn on or activate (technology): For example, Abriré mi computadora para revisar mis correos (I will open my computer to check my emails).
Examples
Examples of Abrir in the Future Tense
Mañana abriré un nuevo negocio. (Tomorrow I will open a new business.)
¿Abrirás la puerta para mí? (Will you open the door for me?)
El próximo año, la empresa abrirá una nueva sucursal. (Next year, the company will open a new branch.)
Después de las vacaciones, abriremos un nuevo restaurante. (After the holidays, we will open a new restaurant.)
¿Abriréis la tienda temprano mañana? (Will you all open the store early tomorrow?)
Los inversionistas abrirán una nueva fábrica el año que viene. (The investors will open a new factory next year.)
Cuando llegue a casa, abriré todas las ventanas. (When I get home, I will open all the windows.)
¿Me abrirás la puerta cuando toque? (Will you open the door for me when I knock?)
El museo abrirá una nueva exhibición el próximo mes. (The museum will open a new exhibit next month.)
Después del concierto, abriremos una botella de vino para celebrar. (After the concert, we will open a bottle of wine to celebrate.)
¿Abriréis la piscina este verano? (Will you all open the pool this summer?)
Los manifestantes abrirán un nuevo frente de protesta. (The protesters will open a new front of protest.)
Cuando me gradúe, abriré mi propia empresa. (When I graduate, I will open my own business.)
¿Me abrirás tu corazón algún día? (Will you open your heart to me someday?)
La nueva librería abrirá sus puertas la próxima semana. (The new bookstore will open its doors next week.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Abrir (to open) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo abriré | I will open |
| Tú abrirás | You will open |
| Él / Ella / Usted abrirá | He / She / You (formal) will open |
| Nosotros / Nosotras abriremos | We will open |
| Vosotros / Vosotras abriréis | You all will open |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes abrirán | They / You all (formal) will open |
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Synonyms
The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.