The Future Tense of Cubrir is used to express actions that will take place in the future. For example, Cubriré la mesa con un mantel. (I will cover the table with a tablecloth.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Cubrir (to cover) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Cubrir generally means to cover or protect something, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To cover or protect: For example, Cubriré la mesa con un mantel (I will cover the table with a tablecloth).

To fulfill or satisfy: For example, Cubriré todas tus necesidades (I will fulfill all your needs).

To replace or substitute: For example, Te cubriré en tu turno (I will cover your shift).

To pay or finance: For example, Cubriré los gastos del viaje (I will cover the travel expenses).

To conceal or hide (colloquial): For example, Cubriré mis huellas para que no me descubran (I will cover my tracks so they don’t discover me).

To insult or criticize (rude, colloquial): For example, Te cubriré de insultos si sigues molestándome (I will cover you with insults if you keep bothering me).

Examples

Examples of Cubrir in the Future Tense

Cuando llegue a casa esta noche, cubriré la mesa para la cena. (When I get home tonight, I will set the table for dinner.)

¿Me cubrirás en la reunión de mañana si llego tarde? (Will you cover for me at tomorrow’s meeting if I’m late?)

El pronóstico dice que cubrirá nieve esta noche. (The forecast says it will snow tonight.)

Para el proyecto final, cubriremos los costos de materiales. (For the final project, we will cover the cost of materials.)

¿Cubriréis los platos cuando terminen de comer? (Will you all cover the plates when you’re done eating?)

Los bomberos cubrirán el área afectada por el incendio. (The firefighters will cover the area affected by the fire.)

Antes de irnos de vacaciones, cubriré todas las ventanas con tablones. (Before we go on vacation, I will board up all the windows.)

Para la fiesta, cubrirás el piso con una lona para protegerlo, ¿verdad? (For the party, you’ll cover the floor with a tarp to protect it, right?)

La aseguradora cubrirá los gastos médicos después del accidente. (The insurance company will cover the medical expenses after the accident.)

En el campamento, cubriremos las tiendas de campaña con lonas impermeables. (At the campsite, we will cover the tents with waterproof tarps.)

Para el concierto, cubriréis las entradas con un código de seguridad, ¿no? (For the concert, you all will cover the tickets with a security code, right?)

Los manifestantes cubrirán sus rostros para proteger su identidad. (The protesters will cover their faces to protect their identity.)

Antes del invierno, cubriré las plantas del jardín con una capa de paja. (Before winter, I will cover the garden plants with a layer of straw.)

¿Cubrirás mi turno en la tienda el próximo fin de semana? Tengo un compromiso familiar. (Will you cover my shift at the store next weekend? I have a family commitment.)

La policía cubrirá la zona para mantener el orden durante el desfile. (The police will cover the area to maintain order during the parade.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Cubrir (to cover) 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.