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Conjugation Chart of “Sostener” (to sustain) in the Future Tense

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Understanding the Future Tense of “Sostener”

The Future Tense of Sostener is used to express actions that will take place in the future. For example, Sostendré la puerta para ti. (I will hold the door for you.)

Sostener is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. For this verb, the e changes to an d in most forms of the future tense.

How to Use Sostener in the Future Tense

Sostener generally means to hold, support or maintain something, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To hold or support: For example, Sostendré la caja para que no se caiga. (I will hold the box so that it does not fall.)

To maintain or keep up: For example, Sostendré mi dieta el próximo mes. (I will maintain my diet next month.)

To claim or argue (colloquial): For example, Te sostengo que eso no es cierto. (I will argue with you that that is not true.)

To endure or withstand: For example, No sé si podré sostener tanto estrés. (I don’t know if I will be able to withstand so much stress.)

To keep someone alive (rude): For example, ¿Por qué sostendré a ese vago que no trabaja? (Why would I keep that lazy bum who doesn’t work alive?)

Real Life Examples of Sostener in the Future Tense

Cuando vayamos de vacaciones, sostendremos a los animales abandonados en el refugio. (When we go on vacation, we will support the abandoned animals at the shelter.)

Después de la reunión, sostendremos una colecta para ayudar a los damnificados por el huracán. (After the meeting, we will hold a fundraiser to help those affected by the hurricane.)

Si quieres aprender a tocar la guitarra, sostendré las clases los sábados por la mañana. (If you want to learn to play the guitar, I will hold classes on Saturday mornings.)

Para el próximo año, la empresa sostendrá un programa de reciclaje para reducir los desechos. (For next year, the company will maintain a recycling program to reduce waste.)

Cuando tengamos más ingresos, sostendremos financieramente a nuestra familia en el extranjero. (When we have more income, we will financially support our family abroad.)

El año que viene, el gobierno sostendrá una campaña de concientización sobre la importancia de votar. (Next year, the government will hold an awareness campaign about the importance of voting.)

En la próxima reunión, sostendrán un debate sobre los cambios propuestos en la política laboral. (At the next meeting, they will hold a debate about the proposed changes in labor policy.)

Cuando estés listo para comenzar tu negocio, yo sostendré tus ideas y te apoyaré en todo lo que pueda. (When you’re ready to start your business, I will support your ideas and help you in any way I can.)

Mis amigos y yo sostendremos una fiesta de disfraces el próximo mes, ¿quieres venir? (My friends and I will hold a costume party next month, do you want to come?)

La próxima semana, la universidad sostendrá un simposio sobre los avances en inteligencia artificial. (Next week, the university will hold a symposium on advances in artificial intelligence.)

Cuando salga de la cárcel, sostendré un estilo de vida más saludable y productivo. (When I get out of jail, I will maintain a healthier and more productive lifestyle.)

El mes que viene, la comunidad sostendrá un festival cultural para celebrar nuestra diversidad. (Next month, the community will hold a cultural festival to celebrate our diversity.)

Después de las elecciones, el nuevo presidente sostendrá un discurso para presentar su plan de gobierno. (After the elections, the new president will give a speech to present their governing plan.)

Cuando tengamos más espacio, sostendremos reuniones mensuales para mantenernos conectados como familia. (When we have more space, we will hold monthly meetings to stay connected as a family.)

El año próximo, la compañía sostendrá talleres de desarrollo profesional para sus empleados. (Next year, the company will hold professional development workshops for its employees.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Sostener (to sustain) 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.