The Future Tense of Construir is used to express actions that will take place in the future, for example, Construiremos una nueva casa el próximo año. (We will build a new house next year.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Construir (to build) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Construir generally means to build or construct, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To build or construct something physical, for example, Construiré una casa nueva el próximo año. (I will build a new house next year.)

Figurative meaning: To build or develop something abstract like a relationship, career or idea, for example, Construiremos una relación más fuerte juntos. (We will build a stronger relationship together.)

Slang meaning: In some colloquial contexts, it can mean to deceive or trick someone, for example, ¡No me construirás con tus mentiras! (You won’t trick me with your lies!)

Idiomatic meaning: In certain expressions, it can mean to create or cause something, for example, Construirás un gran escándalo si sigues así. (You will cause a great scandal if you keep going like that.)

Examples

Examples of Construir in the Future Tense

El año que viene, construiré una casa nueva para mi familia. (Next year, I will build a new house for my family.)

Después de ahorrar durante unos años, construiremos un patio cubierto en el jardín. (After saving for a few years, we will build a covered patio in the backyard.)

Si consigo el préstamo del banco, construiré una cochera para dos autos. (If I get the loan from the bank, I will build a two-car garage.)

Mis padres construirán una cabaña en las montañas cuando se jubilen. (My parents will build a cabin in the mountains when they retire.)

¿Construirás un estudio de grabación en tu nueva casa? (Will you build a recording studio in your new house?)

Mis amigos y yo construiremos una rampa para patinar el próximo verano. (My friends and I will build a skate ramp next summer.)

Cuando tengamos suficiente dinero, construiremos un gimnasio en el sótano. (When we have enough money, we will build a gym in the basement.)

Si gano la lotería, construiré un parque de diversiones en mi patio trasero. (If I win the lottery, I will build an amusement park in my backyard.)

Mis primos construirán una casa en la playa para alquilar durante las vacaciones. (My cousins will build a beach house to rent out during vacations.)

¿Construiréis un invernadero para cultivar verduras orgánicas? (Will you build a greenhouse to grow organic vegetables?)

Después de terminar la universidad, construiré un estudio de arte en mi casa. (After finishing university, I will build an art studio in my house.)

Mis vecinos construirán una piscina climatizada el próximo año. (My neighbors will build a heated pool next year.)

Cuando me retire, construiré un taller de carpintería en mi patio trasero. (When I retire, I will build a woodworking shop in my backyard.)

Si ganamos el concurso, construiremos un parque para perros en nuestra comunidad. (If we win the contest, we will build a dog park in our community.)

Mis amigos y yo construiremos una casa club el próximo verano. (My friends and I will build a clubhouse next summer.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Construir (to build) in the Future Tense 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.