The Future Tense of Cobrar is used to express actions that will take place in the future, for example, Mañana cobraré mi sueldo. (Tomorrow I will collect my salary.)
Cobrar is a regular -ar verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Cobrar (to charge) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | cobraré |
| Tú | cobrarás |
| Él / Ella / Usted | cobrará |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | cobraremos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | cobrarán |
Boost Your Memorization with Audio!
We’ve included audio recordings of the the conjugations of Cobrar (to charge) in the Future Tense to help you learn faster.
Pro Tip: Play the audio on a loop as you study the chart. This repetition will solidify the correct conjugations in your memory.
Usage of Cobrar in the Future Tense
Cobrar generally means to charge, collect or receive payment, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To charge or collect payment: for example, Cobraré la renta a fin de mes. (I will charge the rent at the end of the month.)
To receive payment: for example, Cobraré mi sueldo la próxima semana. (I will receive my salary next week.)
To take revenge (colloquial): for example, Te cobraré por lo que hiciste. (I will get revenge on you for what you did.)
To understand or realize (colloquial): for example, Ya cobrarás cuando seas mayor. (You’ll understand when you’re older.)
Examples
Examples of Cobrar in the Future Tense
Mañana cobraré mi sueldo del mes pasado. (Tomorrow I will collect my paycheck from last month.)
¿Cuándo cobrarás tu pensión? (When will you collect your pension?)
El año que viene, la empresa cobrará más por sus servicios. (Next year, the company will charge more for its services.)
Después de las vacaciones, cobraremos las facturas pendientes. (After the holidays, we will collect the outstanding invoices.)
Mis primos cobrarán la herencia de mi tía el próximo mes. (My cousins will collect my aunt’s inheritance next month.)
El año próximo, cobraré un salario más alto con mi nuevo trabajo. (Next year, I will earn a higher salary with my new job.)
Cuando te gradúes, cobrarás un mejor sueldo. (When you graduate, you will earn a better salary.)
La empresa cobrará una tarifa de envío más alta a partir de enero. (The company will charge a higher shipping fee starting in January.)
Después de pagar la deuda, cobraremos intereses más bajos. (After paying off the debt, we will be charged lower interest rates.)
Los artistas cobrarán un porcentaje de las ganancias de sus obras. (The artists will collect a percentage of the earnings from their works.)
El próximo mes, cobraré un bono por mi buen desempeño laboral. (Next month, I will receive a bonus for my good job performance.)
Cuando renueves tu membresía, cobrarás una tarifa con descuento. (When you renew your membership, you will be charged a discounted rate.)
La compañía cobrará una cuota de mantenimiento anual a partir del año que viene. (The company will charge an annual maintenance fee starting next year.)
Después de terminar el proyecto, cobraremos el pago final. (After completing the project, we will collect the final payment.)
Los nuevos empleados cobrarán un salario más bajo durante su capacitación. (The new employees will earn a lower salary during their training.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Cobrar (to charge) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo cobraré | I will charge |
| Tú cobrarás | You will charge |
| Él / Ella / Usted cobrará | He / She / You will charge |
| Nosotros / Nosotras cobraremos | We will charge |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes cobrarán | They / You all will charge |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
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.