The Future Tense of mantenerse is used to talk about actions that will continue or remain in a certain state in the future. For example, Me mantendré en forma. (I will stay in shape.)
Mantenerse is an e to d stem-changing verb, meaning the e in the verb stem changes to a d in certain conjugations.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Mantenerse (to maintain oneself) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | me mantendré |
| Tú | te mantendrás |
| Él / Ella / Usted | se mantendrá |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | nos mantendremos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | se mantendrán |
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Usage of Mantenerse in the Future Tense
Mantenerse generally means to maintain, keep or stay, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To maintain or keep something: For example, Me mantendré en forma haciendo ejercicio regularmente. (I will maintain my fitness by exercising regularly.)
To stay or remain: For example, Me mantendré en casa esta noche. (I will stay home tonight.)
To persist or continue: For example, Me mantendré firme en mi decisión. (I will persist with my decision.)
To support oneself financially: For example, Me mantendré trabajando duro. (I will support myself by working hard.)
To keep one’s composure (colloquial): For example, Me mantendré tranquilo aunque me provoquen. (I will keep my cool even if they provoke me.)
To maintain a relationship (colloquial): For example, Me mantendré con mi novia a pesar de nuestras diferencias. (I will stay with my girlfriend despite our differences.)
Examples
Examples of Mantenerse in the Future Tense
Aunque el clima está empeorando, me mantendré positivo y optimista. (Although the weather is getting worse, I will remain positive and optimistic.)
No te preocupes, te mantendrás seguro durante el viaje. (Don’t worry, you will remain safe during the trip.)
La empresa promete que se mantendrá competitiva en el mercado global. (The company promises that it will remain competitive in the global market.)
A pesar de los desafíos, nos mantendremos unidos como familia. (Despite the challenges, we will remain united as a family.)
Los activistas aseguran que se mantendrán firmes en su lucha por la justicia social. (The activists assure that they will remain firm in their struggle for social justice.)
Aunque el trabajo es estresante, me mantendré enfocado y productivo. (Although the work is stressful, I will remain focused and productive.)
No te rindas, te mantendrás fuerte y superarás esta dificultad. (Don’t give up, you will remain strong and overcome this difficulty.)
La compañía afirma que se mantendrá leal a sus valores y principios éticos. (The company affirms that it will remain loyal to its values and ethical principles.)
A pesar de las críticas, nos mantendremos fieles a nuestra visión artística. (Despite the criticism, we will remain faithful to our artistic vision.)
Los manifestantes prometen que se mantendrán pacíficos durante la protesta. (The protesters promise that they will remain peaceful during the protest.)
Aunque la situación es incierta, me mantendré esperanzado y positivo. (Although the situation is uncertain, I will remain hopeful and positive.)
No te preocupes, te mantendrás en forma con un estilo de vida saludable. (Don’t worry, you will remain in shape with a healthy lifestyle.)
La empresa promete que se mantendrá a la vanguardia de la innovación tecnológica. (The company promises that it will remain at the forefront of technological innovation.)
A pesar de los obstáculos, nos mantendremos perseverantes en la búsqueda de nuestros sueños. (Despite the obstacles, we will remain persevering in the pursuit of our dreams.)
Los líderes comunitarios aseguran que se mantendrán comprometidos con el desarrollo sostenible. (Community leaders assure that they will remain committed to sustainable development.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Mantenerse (to maintain oneself) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo me mantendré | I will maintain myself |
| Tú te mantendrás | You will maintain yourself |
| Él / Ella / Usted se mantendrá | He / She / You will maintain themselves |
| Nosotros / Nosotras nos mantendremos | We will maintain ourselves |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes se mantendrán | They / You all will maintain themselves |
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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.