The Future Tense of cocinar is used to talk about actions that will take place in the future, for example, Mañana cocinaré una cena especial para mi familia. (Tomorrow I will cook a special dinner for my family.)

Cocinar is a regular -ar verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Cocinar (to cook) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Cocinar generally means to cook or prepare food, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To cook or prepare food in the future, for example, Cocinaré una cena deliciosa para mi familia. (I will cook a delicious dinner for my family.)

Figurative meaning: To plan or scheme something, often with negative connotations, for example, Los políticos corruptos cocinarán un plan para enriquecerse. (The corrupt politicians will cook up a plan to enrich themselves.)

Slang meaning: To exaggerate or embellish a story, for example, Mi amigo cocinerá una historia increíble sobre sus vacaciones. (My friend will cook up an incredible story about his vacation.)

Colloquial meaning: To be in a difficult or stressful situation, for example, Si no pago la renta, me cocinaré en problemas. (If I don’t pay the rent, I’ll cook myself into trouble.)

Examples

Examples of Cocinar in the Future Tense

Mañana cocinaré una cena especial para mi familia. (Tomorrow I will cook a special dinner for my family.)

¿Cocinarás tú o pediré una pizza? (Will you cook or should I order a pizza?)

Ella cocinará el pavo para la cena de Acción de Gracias. (She will cook the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.)

Después de las vacaciones, cocinaremos comidas más saludables. (After the holidays, we will cook healthier meals.)

Mis amigos y yo cocinaremos juntos el fin de semana. (My friends and I will cook together this weekend.)

Los chefs cocinarán platos gourmet en el festival gastronómico. (The chefs will cook gourmet dishes at the food festival.)

Cuando tenga más tiempo libre, cocinaré con más frecuencia. (When I have more free time, I will cook more often.)

Para la fiesta, cocinarán comida típica de la región. (For the party, they will cook typical food from the region.)

Si apruebo el examen, cocinaré mi platillo favorito para celebrar. (If I pass the exam, I will cook my favorite dish to celebrate.)

Después del trabajo, cocinarás mientras yo pongo la mesa. (After work, you will cook while I set the table.)

El próximo año, cocinaré recetas nuevas y emocionantes. (Next year, I will cook new and exciting recipes.)

Para el cumpleaños de mamá, cocinaremos su platillo favorito. (For mom’s birthday, we will cook her favorite dish.)

Cuando nos mudemos, cocinarán en la nueva cocina. (When we move, they will cook in the new kitchen.)

En las vacaciones, cocinarás comidas rápidas y fáciles. (On vacation, you will cook quick and easy meals.)

Para el fin de semana, cocinaré un rico desayuno casero. (For the weekend, I will cook a delicious homemade breakfast.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Cocinar (to cook) 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.