The Future Tense of Comenzar is used to express actions that will take place in the future. For example, Comenzaré a estudiar español el próximo año. (I will begin studying Spanish next year.)
Comenzar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations in the Future Tense follow the typical pattern by dropping the -ar ending and adding the appropriate future tense endings.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Comenzar (to begin) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | comenzaré |
| Tú | comenzarás |
| Él / Ella / Usted | comenzará |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | comenzaremos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | comenzaréis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | comenzarán |
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Usage of Comenzar in the Future Tense
Comenzar generally means to begin or start something, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To begin or start: For example, Comenzaré a estudiar español el próximo mes. (I will begin studying Spanish next month.)
To initiate or set in motion: For example, El gobierno comenzará un nuevo programa de ayuda. (The government will initiate a new aid program.)
To undertake or embark on: For example, Comenzaremos un viaje por Europa el verano que viene. (We will undertake a trip through Europe next summer.)
Colloquial usage (rude): For example, ¡Comenzaré a patear tu trasero si no te callas! (I will start kicking your ass if you don’t shut up!)
Examples
Examples of Comenzar in the Future Tense
Mañana comenzaré un nuevo trabajo. (Tomorrow I will begin a new job.)
¿A qué hora comenzarás tus clases de español? (What time will you begin your Spanish classes?)
El próximo mes comenzará la temporada de fútbol. (Next month the soccer season will begin.)
En enero comenzaremos a planear nuestras vacaciones de verano. (In January we will begin planning our summer vacation.)
Ustedes comenzaréis el entrenamiento la semana que viene. (You all will begin training next week.)
Ellos comenzarán a remodelar la casa el mes entrante. (They will begin remodeling the house next month.)
Tan pronto como me gradúe, comenzaré a buscar trabajo. (As soon as I graduate, I will begin looking for a job.)
¿Ya decidiste cuándo comenzarás tu dieta? (Have you decided when you will begin your diet?)
La nueva temporada de mi serie favorita comenzará el próximo otoño. (The new season of my favorite show will begin next fall.)
Comenzaremos a ahorrar para la boda el año que viene. (We will begin saving for the wedding next year.)
Cuando se retiren, comenzaréis a viajar más. (When you retire, you all will begin traveling more.)
Mis padres comenzarán a planear su mudanza después de las fiestas. (My parents will begin planning their move after the holidays.)
El año próximo comenzaré a tomar clases de guitarra. (Next year I will begin taking guitar lessons.)
¿A qué edad comenzarás a recibir tu pensión? (At what age will you begin receiving your pension?)
La construcción del nuevo centro comercial comenzará en la primavera. (Construction on the new shopping mall will begin in the spring.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Comenzar (to begin) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo comenzaré | I will begin |
| Tú comenzarás | You will begin |
| Él / Ella / Usted comenzará | He / She / You (formal) will begin |
| Nosotros / Nosotras comenzaremos | We will begin |
| Vosotros / Vosotras comenzaréis | You all will begin |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes comenzarán | They / You all (formal) will begin |
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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.