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Conjugation Chart of “Decir” (to say/tell) in the Future Tense

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Understanding the Future Tense of “Decir”

The Future Tense of Decir is used to express what you will say in the future, for example, Diré la verdad. (I will tell the truth.)

Decir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations in the Future Tense do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs.

How to Use Decir in the Future Tense

Decir generally means “to say” or “to tell”, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To say or tell: This is the most common meaning, for example, Diré la verdad (I will tell the truth).

To express: Used when conveying an idea or opinion, for example, Diré lo que pienso (I will express what I think).

To indicate or show: Used when something reveals or points to something else, for example, El reloj dirá la hora correcta (The clock will indicate the correct time).

To order or command: Used when giving instructions or orders, for example, Te diré qué hacer (I will tell you what to do).

To read (idiomatic): Used when referring to reading something out loud, for example, Diré el poema en voz alta (I will read the poem out loud).

To name or call (colloquial): Used when referring to someone’s name or nickname, for example, Te diré “cariño” (I will call you “darling”).

To predict or foretell (idiomatic): Used when making a prediction or forecast, for example, Te diré el futuro (I will tell you the future).

To reveal or disclose (colloquial, sometimes rude): Used when revealing private or sensitive information, for example, Te diré un secreto (I will tell you a secret).

Real Life Examples of Decir in the Future Tense

Cuando llegue a casa esta noche, diré hola a mi familia. (When I get home tonight, I will say hello to my family.)

Mañana por la mañana, dirás adiós a tus compañeros de cuarto antes de irte. (Tomorrow morning, you will say goodbye to your roommates before leaving.)

El próximo mes, mi hermana dirá sus votos matrimoniales en la iglesia. (Next month, my sister will say her wedding vows in the church.)

En la reunión de negocios, diremos nuestras ideas para el nuevo proyecto. (In the business meeting, we will share our ideas for the new project.)

Cuando vayamos de vacaciones, diréis “¡Qué vistas tan hermosas!” al ver el paisaje. (When we go on vacation, you all will say “What beautiful views!” when seeing the scenery.)

Mis amigos dirán que la película fue muy emocionante después de verla. (My friends will say that the movie was very exciting after watching it.)

En la fiesta, diré algunas frases en español para practicar mi conversación. (At the party, I will say some phrases in Spanish to practice my conversation.)

Cuando veas las noticias esta noche, dirás “¡No puedo creer eso!” por la noticia impactante. (When you see the news tonight, you will say “I can’t believe that!” about the shocking news story.)

Para el Año Nuevo, mi familia dirá “¡Feliz Año Nuevo!” a la medianoche. (For New Year’s, my family will say “Happy New Year!” at midnight.)

En la clase de español, diremos oraciones completas para practicar nuestra fluidez. (In Spanish class, we will say full sentences to practice our fluency.)

Cuando vayamos al restaurante, diréis “¡La comida está deliciosa!” después de probar la cena. (When we go to the restaurant, you all will say “The food is delicious!” after trying the dinner.)

Mis padres dirán que estoy trabajando demasiado cuando me vean estresado. (My parents will say that I’m working too hard when they see me stressed.)

En la entrevista de trabajo, diré “Soy la persona ideal para este puesto” con confianza. (In the job interview, I will confidently say “I am the ideal person for this position.”)

Cuando vayamos de compras, dirás “¡Me encanta este vestido!” al ver algo que te guste. (When we go shopping, you will say “I love this dress!” when you see something you like.)

En el concierto, la multitud dirá “¡Otra vez! ¡Otra vez!” después de que la banda toque su canción más popular. (At the concert, the crowd will shout “Again! Again!” after the band plays their most popular song.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Decir (to say/tell) in the Future Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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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.