The Future Tense of Bendecir is used to express actions that will bless or consecrate something in the future. For example, El sacerdote bendecirá la nueva iglesia el próximo domingo. (The priest will bless the new church next Sunday.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Bendecir (to bless) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Bendecir generally means to bless or consecrate, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To bless or consecrate something or someone, for example, El sacerdote bendecirá la nueva iglesia. (The priest will bless the new church.)

Approval: To approve or give permission for something, for example, Mis padres bendecirán mi matrimonio. (My parents will approve my marriage.)

Praise: To praise or speak highly of someone or something, for example, El crítico bendecirá la nueva película. (The critic will praise the new movie.)

Colloquial usage: In some Latin American countries, it can be used informally to express surprise or disbelief, for example, ¡Bendecirá si gano la lotería! (I’ll be blessed if I win the lottery!)

Rude usage: In some contexts, it can be used in a rude or vulgar way to express disbelief or skepticism, for example, ¡Bendecirás si crees que te voy a prestar dinero! (You’ll be blessed if you think I’m going to lend you money!)

Examples

Examples of Bendecir in the Future Tense

Antes de salir de viaje, bendeciré nuestro hogar para que esté protegido. (Before leaving on our trip, I will bless our home so that it is protected.)

Cuando nazca nuestro bebé, el sacerdote bendecirá al niño en la iglesia. (When our baby is born, the priest will bless the child in the church.)

En la ceremonia de graduación, el rector bendecirá a los nuevos profesionales. (At the graduation ceremony, the dean will bless the new professionals.)

Mis abuelos bendecirán la comida antes de que cenemos juntos en Navidad. (My grandparents will bless the food before we eat together at Christmas.)

Antes de comenzar un nuevo proyecto, bendeciremos nuestros esfuerzos para que tengan éxito. (Before starting a new project, we will bless our efforts so that they are successful.)

Cuando compres tu primera casa, tus padres bendecirán tu nuevo hogar. (When you buy your first home, your parents will bless your new home.)

En la boda, el sacerdote bendecirá la unión de los novios. (At the wedding, the priest will bless the union of the newlyweds.)

Antes de partir en un viaje largo, bendecirás tu vehículo para un camino seguro. (Before leaving on a long trip, you will bless your vehicle for a safe journey.)

Cuando abras tu nuevo negocio, bendecirán las instalaciones para atraer la buena suerte. (When you open your new business, they will bless the premises to attract good luck.)

En la fiesta de quince años, la quinceañera bendecirá a sus padrinos por guiarla. (At the quinceañera party, the young woman will bless her godparents for guiding her.)

Antes de comenzar una nueva etapa, bendeciré mi futuro con esperanza. (Before starting a new stage, I will bless my future with hope.)

Cuando te cases, tus suegros bendecirán tu matrimonio con buenos deseos. (When you get married, your in-laws will bless your marriage with good wishes.)

En el Año Nuevo, bendeciremos el año entrante para que sea próspero. (On New Year’s, we will bless the coming year so that it is prosperous.)

Antes de iniciar un nuevo empleo, bendecirás tu oficina para tener éxito. (Before starting a new job, you will bless your office for success.)

Cuando te mudes a un nuevo hogar, bendecirán tu casa para alejar las energías negativas. (When you move to a new home, they will bless your house to ward off negative energies.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Bendecir (to bless) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American 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.